We also tell them that we charge $25 per hole for TV mounts, shelves etc I think that $10 up-front investment has reduced the number of issues by probably 80%.Our walls are textured (sand textured in Milwaukee, orange peel textured in the western suburbs - yes, there is an actual dividing line), so we try to avoid the usual palm-sized patch and fill only the hole without making it bigger, so we can get away without texturing.

Crowdfunding platforms tailored to hospitality investments might be another avenue to explore.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I wish I had just invested that money actively.

Looking for advice and suggestions for a Roth IRA Custodian I'm looking to roll over a traditional IRA to a Self-directed Roth by the end of the year, and use that for my investing.

Retired and looking to invest in properties for rehab, rent and refi.

Congratulations to you and your husband on taking the leap into real estate investing!

I don't know where to invest, really drawn to Columbus for many reasons (some cash flow and stable appreciation)--what's been some people's positive and negative experiences in Columbus? 

We are a boutique firm in Chattanooga and every agent in our firm is personally involved in either real estate development, owns investment properties or flips homes.