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Quick question for all Bigger Pockets members
Hey Bigger Pockets, which markets do you invest in ? What has worked for you in your investing venture? What hasn’t
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Great thought-provoking question, Parris!
There's always risk in every market, but my inflow became more stable once I started screening my tenants, contractors, and property managers. I was initially lousy at screening and received mostly lousy tenants with rare exceptions. Screening enabled me to find great long-term tenants that treat my property as if it were their own.
Yes, it requires due diligence upfront, but ultimately pays off exponentially in the long-run.