Hi Pat:I greatly appreciate your comments comparing the two locations and agree with everything you said about management as well as location.I am still getting my feet wet with the BP site and and the information overload, but will keep you in mind for properties in AZ.

., BRRRR) in most areas to make things work (and ultimately to get the best return); my hope was to find some more "turn key" properties to get my feet wet, but I'll see what's out there and maybe start with a more manageable rehab / lower price point to mitigate the risk of botching the work.

I know that poses a challenge for me when it comes to comps in preparing the numbers for an offer as well as making sure I g wet as much cash out when I refinance.

Obviously with this summer’s market it wasn’t the best decision for making a lot of money but I’ll still make some, learn a ton, help out a neighbor, and got my feet wet!

Wholesaling is a great way to get your feet wet without a huge investment upfront.

The floor has quite a few issues (high points, low points, pitting, flaking over an 8 sq ft area where there was a plumbing leak that they caused, and many sections are still wet even after a week).

Soft ground or wet weather can speed up the sinking.In most cases, this is not a deal-breaker when purchasing a used mobile home.

@Josh FugleDayton is a great market to get your feet wet with SFH or small multi

Most others who got their checks first and then went to get repairs done found that their checks did not even remotely cover their necessary repairs.The longer you wait to make repairs, the worse the damage gets - wet things in hot humid weather grow mold FAST.To hire a public adjustor or not - most will say yes - I say, depends on the person.

today, even as an ACLU card carrying, bed wetting liberal, that saddened and angered me last night.