Physical REI is not a paper investment; almost anyone whose invested on paper numbers I am willing to bet is showing a lot less than the reality of if it unless they took realized gains by selling(into the appreciation rate) or cashed out refi. 

Unlike the frenzied buying behavior during the pandemic, today’s buyers are more selective and are seeking properties that offer true value.This shift has led to increased demand for move-in-ready homes and properties that are in excellent condition.

I was a bit worried when I was only getting a trickle of applications, but I realized that having someone fill out my electronic application--which doesn't let you leave critical fields blank--is in itself an excellent screening tool.

Hello all, I am a home health physical therapist, and I am on my way to earning a degree in healthcare administration.

I've managed rentals with 30-year-old carpet in excellent condition, so damaging it would still carry value.

You may also want to check out Brian Burkes' excellent book The Hands-Off Investor.

This would probably help since the next one I build I could immediately put for sale and do a short term rental while it sells.I have many years of construction experience and have also done a fix and flip, in addition to building ground up construction, as well as 10 years of entrepreneurial experience running a paddle board rental company... i have a BS in Physics from Georgia Tech , a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from UT Austin, and did Postdoctoral research using Computational Engineering where I designed, manufactured, and tested a shock mitigating metamaterial...

Hi Jalen,If you're considering expanding your rental property portfolio in the Indianapolis area while steering clear of rough neighborhoods, here are a few options you might want to explore:Carmel: Just north of Indianapolis, Carmel is known for its affluent community and excellent schools.

Not only do most investors spend too much time sitting behind a computer polishing off their fancy excel spreadsheets, they rarely walk properties.

This will be an excellent deal if I can get the ADU.