In addition to their standard updates, I appreciate the regular calls with a supervisor to address any issues with our rep and make sure everything is on track.They've managed several of my properties, and while there were occasional maintenance costs, I felt they were reasonable and necessary to keep the properties in good shape and avoid bigger issues down the line.

I've been eyeing land in Central and West Texas, and they occasionally have some interesting opportunities, but some of them seem too good to be true. 

Although, with all of the trips going down to Texas, having been burglarized, and in an area next to an active trap house that was selling drugs on the corner... occasional gunshots in the distance..

Yes pretty common, minimum downpayment is generally 25% (occasionally that 20% will work) but just depends on your situation.  

In Boston, where I also occasionally sell and have properties, Id be looking at even a later date than that due to weather.

Build a reliable team on the ground, plan occasional visits, and trust your general contractor to handle the day-to-day.

Plus the occasional run out quick to grab some last minute materials.

My purpose behind my decision to pursue REI is to gain financial freedom for wife and I, my future family as well as have the ability to make sure my parents are well taken care of once they reach the retirement age.If I had to label myself I’d want to be known as an open minded rental investor for all long term, mid term and short term investing, with the occasional flip for quicker capitol to put back into another rental.

While it won't get all the way to 5.5%, it will creep towards 5%, and occasionally tick past it, with high volatility.

My bookkeeping firm provides me with a steady active income, which allows me to keep doing deals, cover unexpected expenses, and navigate the occasional black swan event.My Take on Cash Flow:Cash Flow is a hedge against corrections.