The farthest I’ve gone is about 20 miles away from my house which takes me about 30 minutes to get to.

One unit passed immediately, the other unit they asked me to professionally clean the carpets.Slow on the paperwork side, but for both tenants, I can see them staying for many years.Depending on the state, they may have a one time incentive bonus to sign up. 

I do feel like anyone serious enough will just take the two minutes to answer the seven questions, which basically just establish if they meet the minimum requirements (3x the income, Credit Score, No Pets/Smoking, etc). 

Quote from @Frank Ritzert: Ron LeGrand recently spoke at a Jacksonville REIA meeting in January 2025 after Cameron Gaskill backed out last minute due to health issues.

Maybe they are like me and hate ironing clothes, so they throw them in the dryer for a few minutes haha.

That's ten minutes, twenty four seconds I can never get back!... 

If you spend a few minutes researching Jay, I think you'll find someone you want on your side.  

Buy box: Location: Approx. 30 min drive to Boston Heights, for workNeighborhoods: Decent walkability score - not far from shops/restaurants/trendy neighborhoodsIdeal tenants: Close to hospitals/universities/schools for professionals/students/familiesBudget: $175-250K - Buying w/conventional loan, 5% down/ approx 20K reno.Property type: MFH 2-4 units - preferably side-by-side, with a yard we can fence for our dogUnits: 3+/1+ - better if 1.5/2 bath per unitTimeline: Plan to live there for 2 years, but possibly only 1 year if we find another investment opportunityGoal: Focus on appreciation - would like to see cash flow in year 2-3 (the year we move out), including overhead (Vacancies, Maintenance, Utilities) and budgeting in PM if eventually we don't manage ourselvesValue add: Opportunity for some forced appreciation, but not a full reno - cosmetic upgrades and updating kitchens/baths while we live in one unit.

Completely remodeled home only minutes to Downtown Pensacola 📍BRAND NEW ROOF, HVAC, WATER HEATER, ELECTRICAL, KITCHEN, BATHROOM, SIDING, FLOORING, LANDSCAPING, FRONT & BACK WOODEN STEPS, AND ALL OF THE FIXTURES.

I currently own one rental property in Danbury, CT.