The themes that I am picking up from the discussion outline a few possibilities:1. sell and upgrade to better properties, better, PM, better systems.2.

There's many paths to grow your real estate portfolio just make sure you pick the one that is right for you and remember this real estate game is a long term investment. 

The markets here took another dive between 2006-2008 where I attended a few foreclosure auctions a month between NYC and in MA and picked up a few. 

@Shai Simchon, and I split the difference here: it matters, like many said, but it is also reflected in your ARV, typically.So, if you have to spend the same amount to buy and rehab a house, and the only option is better school or worse school, I would pick the better school every time, because the ARV is very likely to be better in the better school district, most of the time.  

.#3 Camelot Forest/Greenwood Acres - BlakesleeAnother sleeper pick soaring up the rankings is Blakeslee, particular two distinct HOAs Camelot Forest and Greenwood Acres.

Now buyers have to potentially pay for their agent: they will be a lot more intentional in picking an agent who they believe is a strong negotiator and brings a lot of value. 

I was picking up SFRs in South Bend, Indiana for between 5k and 12k each and renting them out for around $500 a month. 

If you don't have contacts, then pick up the phone and start dialing.

To help you pick the best tax classification, it would be great to know a bit more.

Even though the lease states this, we typically pick up the first clearing of drain.