The problem many of us run into is being in New England, many of the markets are high cost, high appreciation markets that we either can't get pre qualified for, or even after moving out will struggle to cash flow.Another big constraint is that many of us have W-2 jobs in engineering that require some days in the office, and these types of higher paying jobs are primarily in major cities (most of us are in the Boston area).Lastly, a lot of us have significant others that may be less interested in living somewhere "random" because it makes sense as an investment.

Yes, TikTok tax wizards teach you to start payroll on the last week of December and pay your family lump sum for the work they supposedly did during the last 12 months.

With that said, I have personally seen a lot of activity in the last two weeks.

When is the last time you did a walk-thru (highly recommend taking a video!)?

The home you saw listed with the $339 HOA are the townhouses that were built last year.

Mainly because they advertise saying they have been investing over the last 15 years and been wildly successful.

Create columns for Name, Street Address, City, State, Zip and then contact info: Last Contact, Relationship, Status, Email & Phone.IMPORTANT: do NOT ask people for THEIR business, ask for referrals!

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

I have remodeled several hundred places and the ones made with particle board look good but don't last. 

I have been working the last 6 months as a commercial real estate agent focusing on retail investment sales in Los Angeles.