I use the property myself, but if I couldn't afford to keep the place vacant all year long I'd have been in trouble. 

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hi fellow investors, I am thinking of purchasing 2 properties side by side, both duplexes.

Louis area and I work for Remax Best Choice.I used the cash-flow calculator to check the 6 properties we just closed on.

Even though my San Diego properties have done great, I occasionally have seller’s remorse.

Is this property in TN?

I am happy to share that I recently came across a solution called Property Llama that is a huge step forward for folks like us..

Building a strong team (agent, contractor, lender, property manager) is key—seek referrals from experienced investors.

And they don't have evictions, busted furnaces, or the hassle factor of property. 

It's a free country, you can run your business how you see fit:)That doesn't really work for self-managing property owners or what investors want from the PMCs they hire.So, yes we find solid contractors at Home Depots on Saturday mornings.When's the last time you've been at a Home Depot during that time period?

If loan balance is $300k and it's worth $400k and an equity partner puts $40k to bring it current then they have about 40% of equity in the property - now they would not take straight $40k as probably more costs involved.