If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Having worked with a variety of wealthy investors over the years, I can't say I have seen a consistent 10% rate of return in RE portfolios net of taxes.

Get an idea of how much extra money you have available to put into the business consistently. 

I'm not buying at the moment but some of your observations are somewhat consistent with the general process we observed.

Sometimes, smaller properties like duplexes can be easier to rent out consistently, while 4-plexes can offer more overall income.Management: Consider the time and effort you’re willing to invest in managing the property.

Hi Franklin, What do the $50k in renovations consist of?

REIPro consistently makes every attempt to provide impeccable customer satisfaction, but we do NOT bend to bullying threats to vilify the company on social media.

Ultimately, the lender would want to see that you have some consistent payment history towards an obligation. 

It's not a migration to the town from Charlotte as suggested, although statewide growth has been consistent, Kings Mountain is a bit far from the economic gravitational pull of the Charlotte metro area, and the out-pacing in pricing is due to the casino, not so much a shelter from higher prices in Charlotte. 

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