Look for a property where you get:Equity when you buy itStrong cashflow (I shoot for $400+ per month)15% cash on cash returnThis will make it profitable and eliminate most of your risk.

So a ground rent may not be worth redeeming other than eliminating the hassle of paying every six months.

On flip properties the key is to get the purchase price correct and to eliminate your surprises. 

Unfortunately, there are so many rules and regulations around disclosure that it's not worth it to them to talk to you even if they could eliminate their foreclosure timeline by entertaining a short sale or settlement.

two schools of thought here.One is your ONLY job is to get an appointment.. as real estate is belly to belly.. to easy for people to blow you off on the phone or e mailTwO.. you want to qualify them so you don't waste your time..

Redfin.com is the next best thing to having MLS access...also HomeSnap.com, they're both connected to ARMLS and they both have private notes features where you can track and make notes on each property you're watching (although Redfin is eliminating that feature, write them and ask them not too!!)!

I personally could not smell it but the tenant says it's there and I would like to eliminate the order.

For the outside I had to hire a stucco company to eliminate it top to bottom.Simply have a lead report done and give it to your Contractor.

If you have a Roth 401k that you borrow against, does that eliminate the concern of repaying with post-tax dollars since that would be the case anyway?

I've received a request to provide professional pest control service from tenant to help eliminate pest issue at the rental property.