If you are leaning more toward the rental route, you need to figure out how good your rental estimate is and consider the types of tenants you might end up attracting in that area if it is less desirable.

I did it back in 01 to 05) Stu fox on this site did it as well.but you need a boat load of capital behind you and its far more risky than being a RE Agent and or top producer..

This is why PPC (Pay Per Click) is attractive to me.Anyway, I've decided to go against Google's advice and put my ads up on the display network in addition to the search network.

And, since I am trying to attract a young, urban professional tenant, I thought adding one here or there might set my units apart and add a little extra modern touch.A peel and stick vinyl might work well.

An extra bathroom is a fantastic investment and will attract extra demand.

I don't participate in auctions unless I'm divesting assets as a seller or attending a trustee sale (foreclosure auction) in CA in order to protect a price or perfect title.I suggest you deal with the "Why Joseph doesn't attract the right kind of opportunities" part and forget about a deal that's becoming a distraction for you.

After that you can reduce this because you'll 1) have significant reserves, and 2) have multiple properties to produce income.

The big pluses engineered hardwood are:it is more stable than traditional hardwood, so are less likely to cup or twist;is more sustainable to produce than traditional hardwood (makes resources go further);some are available with installation methods/systems allowing for easier installation than traditional hardwood.

Land can attract very few buyer and be on the market a very long time.

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