Not a rookie - While I have never purchased a home without an agent, I have purchased two homes in the last fifteen years in Denver and, at some point, managed both with some form of rental income, plus helping my mom manage the independent basement apartment in her home.

Purchase price: $250,000 Cash invested: $14,000 I purchased and managed a rental property in Chicago, focusing on strategic improvements and tenant satisfaction to increase both its value and profitability.

Quote from @Carson Hyland: Even if you buy the right property, failing to manage it well will kill your cash flow. 

Just want to drop the message here, anyone located in Dubai or distanced managing properties there?

Reach out to a LOCAL property manager that knows the rental market BEFORE you go under contract! 

@David Kendall Jr, for deals that I am managing myself, I want a minimum $50k profit potential, and shoot for about a 15-20% profit margin, whichever is greater.At the end of the day, percentages alone don't work for me, because my time has a value to it. 

Navigating these delays and organizational instability proved to be immensely challenging.In my own investigation, I discovered that Farraway SG emerged as the new entity managing the loans, with its LLC tracing back to Tel Aviv.

If you live in CA, NY, Boston etc - the financial difference is big enough.Investing in your home town is always best, you have the home-field advantage and you can buy, rehab and manage a lot more efficiently.

I also have not had (Knock on wood) too much time spent on managing the properties and keeping them rented to long term tenants.

Looking to connect with investors, agents and managers in the area.