You should check out Brandon Turner's Rental Property Investing, it's a great book to start with.

For multifamily, target markets with strong rental demand, value-add opportunities, and creative financing options like seller financing or private capital.

When I have to buy material from Home Depot for my rentals.

This, in turn, allows for higher rental rates or quicker sales, directly impacting the ROI.I could remember when an investor purchased an old, three-story commercial building at  a bustling downtown area.

To take it a step further we have been taking loans from our 401K’s to help support down payments on rental properties.

Tougher to make rentals work at the moment but I hope that will change soon.

Definitely will be moving my other rentals over to him.  

Hi Lynette,It’s great to have 20+ years of experience in residential construction, drafting, and design those skills will serve you well in flipping homes or building rentals.

@Noy Rivlin Most single family homes that make sense as rental properties are about $125k-$225k.

If it's to remain a rental for you, and the next buyer - go for new siding.