Challenges for investors in AstoriaAs seen in the analysis/spreadsheet, achieving positive cash flow on a duplex will take at least 4 years.

I agree with @Greg H that no PM will be as motivated to care for my properties cost efficiently (or rent them as quickly) as I am. 

Inventory is not moving as fast as I had expected but I’m also weary of my own impatience since I’m motivated to sell.

My first flip was a success, achieving a 14.5% return on invested capital.

He got laid off in April and she said that he will look for a job once he finds out where he's going to end up since I guess he's not sure if he's going to stay in that town if he cannot find housing. as far as I can tell there's nothing wrong with him except for the felony and maybe just a lack of motivation? 

Good Evening to the community. I would like to introduce myself My name is Tyree. I have read a lot of books published by bigger pockets and other authors on real estate investing. I feel like is time to put the fear ...

With everything easily laid out for them, we can all see exactly how much a rehab will cost, and it also motivates the contractors to get things done!

The NAR Settlement doesn't mean buyer agents won't get paid, it just means they need to be more transparent about it.Like others have said, your best bet to purchase with lower fees and overall better price is to prospect and find motivated sellers.

Huge difference paying for furniture in cash $30-50k up front vs financing it over 30 yearsMy cash on cash ROI goals require me to outlay as little up front cash as possible and buying furnished homes facilitates achieving that high ROI

However, the scenario you described could be achieved with most of the local HMLs here; I don't think you needed to pay 16% for that.