Talking to an appraiser early is a smart move—they can guide you on what improvements will add the most value.Don’t forget to fix any deferred maintenance and highlight unique features like tall ceilings or original hardwood floors.Let us know how it goes, and feel free to ask more questions—we’re here to help!

If it does happen with guest there, just get someone out to deal with it asap and move forward.

@Jerry Zigounakisi'd pick a market close to you, or one you have strong ties in, rather than trying to get to one via math.can you invest where you live, or 1-2 hours from where you live, or where you like to vacation, or where you went to college, or where you plan to move someday?

Are you trying to figure out what your strategy is going to be when you decide to move into your next property after this first time purchase?

We have had voucher tenants in two separate markets and have found them to be our top performers overall.

I've been in each unit within the last week so we can rule out the portable washing machine.After hunting season (insert "you might be a redneck" joke here), I'll move one of my trail cameras into the laundry if the problem persists.  

One piece of advice I took from Brandon Turner is do one thing each day to move the needle forward. 

Some of the family-business real estate companies are starting to move from the (typically) patriarch who started the company in the 90s into the kids who are in their early 40's +/-.  

Add on top all of the Californians getting out of there and moving this way too, we'll see growth over the next 3-5 years+

There are often times when property values move with interest rates.