As a general rule of thumb, 1% is not enough to turn a profit when you factor in all of the hidden costs of owning rentals.

There is no real way to see defects that are hidden in such a manner without opening up the wall and causing damage.

the thing about investing in real estate fline, or investing in general, is to find the gems.

That will make it feel better and will also force you to look for the nuggets hidden in the dross.Good hunting.John Corey

Scott labeled a lot of nice gems when it comes to AdWords.

But I don't think it meshes extremely well if you're also trying to come across as a sincere REI with no hidden agenda.

Cheap paint applied badly tells the prospect that you are cutting corners and there are likely to be other hidden surprises.If you do a lot of projects stick to standard colors so you can use surplus materials on the next job or go back and touch up later when needed.John Corey

In the early stages assume there are hidden problems so be conservative with your estimates or keep the deal simple.A townhouse where you rent some rooms is a fine idea.

If the pipes are hidden in the walls, you'll have to start guessing based on the location.

Hopefully I'll pick up a few gems along the way myself :lol: .