Note at “standard” MLS market rent to price ratio, the property tax alone is ~20%.

I realizing the duplex conversion strategy is more complex I probably wouldn't try it on my first property, just want to get a sense of what's possible in the Chattanooga market :) Thanks!

Hopefully you are starting to see these investments as products and they have a set market price.

“We shifted to a hard-core marketing strategy,” he said.

Market Fluctuations – What if appreciation stalls, or rates rise, impacting your refi strategy?

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

It possible that the market will stay low for a long time.

Try creating your own list.For pre-foreclosure, you want to market to them.

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Chicago, with its vibrant neighborhoods and strong rental market, is a prime location for this strategy.