However, in addition to QC efforts it has saved money, and I will use the following example:A woman checks in with 2 small dogs claimed and paid for. 

Hi all, so for the book (full name below) which is designated as the BiggerPockets Rental Kit, 2, is the information it holds still current? I mean given that it's practically 9+ years old.  If the information is out ...

Some great info can be found on the PropertyInvesting.com.au forum and Somsersoft.comI use to be quite active on these forums before I moved to the US.

If anyone wants more info, DM me. 

While selling as-is might bring in less money upfront, it saves the hassle and expense of repairs.

As far as refinancing, you can either do a conventional loan where they use your debt to income / DTI to qualify or you can use a DSCR loan which structures the loan off of the rent versus income ratio.More info on DSCR loans: DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan. 

I started by saving up for a down payment which was 5% for the first "second home" property in 2004, then 10% on the next few. 

A nice home that may some day make a bad rental but a good primary home An exchange in to a state without state income tax to save that 10% in state income taxes.  

While I don't have experience yet, I'm currently networking to meet new people in the area and saving up for my first deal hopefully sometime next year with the help of a family member who plans to partner up.

Many investors get their license for access to MLS and/or to save money on real estate commissions when they buy & sell.It's a good strategy, but only if you are doing VOLUME!