In addition, organic farming is much better for the earth, typically healthier, but is a bit more intensive work wise.

Additional fixing to get it ready to rent would be under $500(new stove and bathroom fixtures).

In addition, I'm a third generation member of a real estate family that now owns upwards of 15 multifamily and commercial properties.

Even if your property is a 3/1 in a neighborhood full of 3/2's, you really could have trouble trying to recoup your construction costs from adding that additional bath.

In addition, you need someone who can deal with you and your idiosynchricies.

In addition, until you get to trust a PM, you should stay on top of them a bit more.

Through my experiences I have always felt intimidated by being in the drivers seat myself, and cautious about leaving my comfort zone.But now, with my retirement goal looming, I feel I need to place my feet in this arena, and begin my own personal investment portfolio, in addition to continuing what I do best, provide financing to others.I believe by joining this forum, I can do both.

In addition, the people of this nation should have known about this much sooner.

Depending on who you talk with some people will say having a real estate license is helpful while others will say it's no help and actually brings up some additional headaches.I'm very new to the whole process of real estate investing, but in wanting to know more about it and real estate in general I am taking a class to get my license.

In addition, some companies will not only look at credit but add in other factors like # of moves, type of credit owned, incomes, locations, etc. and come up with a composite risk score based on some algorithm that shows real likelihood to pay their rent on time.