Most people from what I see invest in markets bc its the new sexy thing to do. 

According to Brandon Turner, everyone in rural Washington owns a pick-up truck, but we actually have a beat up station wagon (more beat up since the teens started driving!)

I am assuming a teen here and you could have some challenges yet to come so better to set expectations sooner.

Is there some super sexy deal that you are pondering or are you just crunching numbers because your hooked on analysis?

@Denice S.Hi Denice,Your buy, fix and hold strategy is great.Some very sexy numbers with many investors thinking that they are not achievable.Well done.What areas do you buy in?

Not on the sexy part of town but further in I guess where locals regular folks live?

A lot of people see real estate as this sexy and easy path to wealth.

I know these numbers don't look as sexy but there are "real world".

Make sure you have all trades ready to go before rehab start and do your best to make the outside of the house look like there is no work going on (For example: Don't leave any trash in the front yard over night)Also, don't overcapitalize on the work.I like the saying "Nothing sexy, nothing flash just very fundamental"Most of the tenants will not look after the property and a paint and new carpet will be needed after ever vacancy.We bought and rehabbed quite a few in rougher areas but had great systems in place to make it work for everyone.Thanks and have a great day.

If I hire a neighborhood teen to cut the grass with their own mower, could they be considered an Independent contractor if I have them and their guardian sign an ICA?