At this point in my life, we are property tax payers, but I know that being in the military, where I go next, I will likely seek a cheaper apartment in a moderately safe area and seek a company that maintains their propertly well and addresses repairs and issues quickly, but won't care if the interior is dated looking so longs as it is clean and things work, but I am definitely not seeking a place with a yard that has to be maintained.

Hi, my name is Necheon Cooney a motivated individual with a full-time job new to the BP community. making my first step toward networking awesome website by the way. I've been reading and researching about REI for mon...

You would tell me to do something extremely painful to myself.But if I was a doctor and could save your child's life, everything changes.

Like I said, I see lots of folks posting the sales side, I rarely, well never, have ran into someone seeking these deals.

Its still going to be painful.

Like J Scott said he is not lowering his return # so he seeks out those areas that it can be achieved and I suspect he has a full blown machine that can make that work.. the average investors trying to buy their first rental if they follow the 2% rule in my personal opinion will be buying in a very tough to manage Ghetto type situation.I am would venture to guess that the properties you sell don't hit the 2% rule and you would never suggest that investors buy in those neighborhoods.

Are they wanting to manage risk and be in a safer place in the capital stack or are they seeking more yield?  

I have to say it is a phenomenal resource and a great wealth of information, it is a pleasure to become part of such a community.I am seeking expert advice as I am somewhat of a novice when it comes to actual real estate investing.

Hi All: I am seeking advice for the following scenario: I bought my first two rental properties this year and there is a property that is "abandoned" (not currently occupied) next door that the owner only uses to store stuff in the backyard.

Apply any amount to return against their account if your laws don't prevent that.It's not fair, it's a royal pain.