For a moment, it seemed like the “lock-in effect” might ease up.

My model is NOT good for LTR as it's not cost effective. 

Also, how effective is their CRM—does it integrate well with other tools, and does it offer automation for follow-ups?

As you are finding out, it is so local that the next door building effects your investment. 

The issue with watering your foundation is that you have to do it always, every year without a break in order to achieve the desired effect.

Or we gradually perform high-quality updates for a live-in flip, then roll the equity into a new home.Regarding rental income, we aim to boost income, lower our effective tax rate by generating more low tax-drag income with rental income (since there’s not much we can do to lower out W2 tax bills) and have retirement cash flow.To compare the financial impact over 10-20 years, we want to analyze renting versus flipping.

Over time, we have developed systems to handle these situations as effectively as possible.

It’s a smart way to get eyes on the property without being there yourself.When you’re working with sellers, what’s been the most effective way for you to establish trust remotely?

So, only effective if police will quickly respond and stop them in the act.

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