Just because someone is buying at 70 to 90% of value doesn't mean anything with respect to the 1% "rule".

So I'm thinking a good target will be around $30k/month to replace both of our incomes and live how we want to live, respectively. 

I have attached a photo of my original property taxes along with the new projected property taxes.

Here are a few do’s and don’ts that saved me time and headaches:✅ Do invest in professional photos.❌ Don’t ignore guest communication—automate it!

Removing all skills from the equation, if you don't take a break from participating as a real estate investor in some way each day, you will stay far ahead of everyone else who keeps subbing themselves out and then asking to get back in when the game is already out of reach.I respectfully and emphatically disagree.

IME with due respect to architects they are not generally necessary for simple remodels.

For any value add project, the primary evaluation is based on the numbers.Provided you have trustworthy teammates for the renovation side and a competent agent on the valuation side, you'll perform no matter the location.It seems your weighing factors that relate more towards long-term investing and where your asset will appreciate the most.In respect to emerging markets, you'll want to use characteristics like population growth, employment growth, safety trends and path of progress.

The before photos will be much clearer for pointing out actual damage—no more trying to figure out what was a touch-up vs. real damage during security deposit itemization.

We make people take photos of themselves holding their ID and then I also meet them in person for the showing - at least for my units on the NW side of Chicago.I've never heard of these testers, but I am not surprised. 

Over priced, layout is awkward, junky neighbors, back on market/under contract multiple times, bad photos, bad timing(got buried from other listings, weather occurrence, etc).