A recent U.S. jobs report showed weaker than expected employment growth, with only 73,000 jobs added in July and downward revisions to previous months.

In a Realtor.com survey, buyers who purchased a newly built home rated their agents far more helpful than the builder (or the builder’s representative) during the process (see visual below):Bottom LineDon’t let misconceptions keep you from exploring one of the most promising options in today’s housing market.Whether you’re curious about what’s being built nearby or wondering if a new home fits your budget, connect with a local agent.

But am wondering if there is already a quality reservoir of information out there that folks are familiar with.

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

Last year my wife quit her job in California and now lives here too; she manages the apartment building and the duplexes are professionally managed for now. 

Always interested in tools to better track / manage jobs . . . . appreciate the offer, would appreciate a copy

They've done a great job for our clients who need an HEI product, or just want to compare it directly to a HELOC.

With a lot of discipline, I've been able to consistently save money at my W2 job and buy these properties.

Hi everyone, I'm starting out and just wondering what people are using to hold their savings as they gather funds for their first investment.

I'm wondering what else you can do that won't be too much of a hassle.