Husband and I are considering buying his parents' home and I have some questions about this and would love any feedback on how to minimize hassle and our costs.

The key is establishing routines and systems that minimize your day-to-day involvement.By using professionals, keeping investments simple, and managing your time efficiently, you can build your real estate portfolio while working full-time. 

Those may help craft a plan for how to minimize the pain. 

As Waco continues to grow, which neighborhoods do you think are on the rise, and what indicators do you use to spot emerging investment areas?

Modern farm house look.. take a look at my new builds paint jobs  www.ivyridgeestatescanby.com  also landscaping putting a couple tiny plants does not do it in my mind.. but I know out in the mid west etc landscaping is very minimal compared to what we offer here in the NW or what buyers expect. 

I understand dead money but with high interest rates and putting minimal money down or re-fying leaving 80% LTV the margins on SFR's is extremely tight. 

These factors minimize your risk and ensure that you have an investment, not just a rental. 

Hello BP, Is there a metric, tool or indicator I can use to determine vacancy rates in a specific area before buying a rental property?

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

This includes title reps, attorneys, and lenders keeping the communication flowing with them is what ensures a smooth closing.In my experience, a well-organized checklist minimizes risk and makes the entire process so much easier.