Tenants pay their own, but I'd be responsible for some outside lights and the laundry room$630 = Insurance (just a guess based on purchase price/1000*3.5 - forget where I found that calc)Total Expenses = $13,704

This small 2 br only needed $5k of rehab because the roof, siding, windows, HVAC were all in all shape.

I think this turns people off.As for getting started without investing your own finances, that might be a little tough in the beginning when you don't have a track record.

Oh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

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They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

Fee on this one is $70-100...I forget which.I average 4 free tickets per year (this year included free airfare to St.

the real issue is usually not termites, but wood rot.. near downspouts, corners of buildings, joints & trim, roof transitions/trim, window trim, inside bathrooms and around tubs..

, congratulate those who are sharing their recent successes (always best to learn from other people's successes, instead of others failures) and if you can do that while adding just a touch of non-offensive humor (ie, when talking about "the 2% rule" or other "rule", Rule number 1 is always "Do NOT talk about fight club.") people will respect you and look forward to your posts.Don't forget....Rule number 1 is we do not talk about fight club!