Some markets can support that expense and others can't. 

For the furnishing, it was because the previous tenant we were helping support as she got out of an abusive relationship and a crisis pregnancy.

To support my seller and seize a valuable opportunity, my business partner and I decided to purchase the property ourselves.

This is great news for real estate investors, as the TCJA introduced several tax benefits that directly supported the industry.

I'd love to connect and support you as you start on your journey. 

I'm a retired engineer and have been successfully using income from these houses to support my retirement without dipping into retirement savings.I'm transitioning my business from rentals to a franchise and would consider selling one of my houses (5 br/4 ba - the other houses my son while he's still attending).

It is an incredibly supportive group, eager to share and to provide advice to anyone getting started.

Unless you're in a Class A Neighborhood like Palmer Woods, Indian Village, Sherwood, etc,. the additional rent probably won't support the cost to build:(More profitable to take the build funds and buy another property.DM us if you'd like to discuss more...

The only big issue I ran into is on of the basement walls needed extra support, I don't think a newer build would have that issue. 

I have been a podcast listener since 2011, only started posting here recently and its been a very supportive space.