There are numerous risks that those flipping houses face, that buy and holders do not, most obviously market risk (cycles) and time/delay pressure, but also people management (contractors) etc.

October is right around the corner, time for those Hot Air Balloons!

I purchased both in city with an air-force base near by, with a strong demand for families to live in a home with a yard; also has the best school district around! 

This wall is 3" out of square and build with 4x4 pressure treated posts, so its going to be fun to try to make a new door look square. the previous door was hung on the 2x4 next to the door jamb.

Since I've never lived in my rental houses (and I'm paying abnormally low electrical rates when these are empty...just to keep the frig going, air when showing a place, a few lights, etc.)

Since it already has the ductwork, it could be replaced with a forced hot air furnace. 

This is where if you are gonna be a salesman,you need to use your powers of persuasion.Find their pressure points and emphasize you are there to alleviate those pressures.Take control of the negotiations by gently reminding them that you want to buy but can move on to the next deal at anytime.You have to make them worry that if they don't cooperate and comply with your contingencies,you will walk on them.Why are they selling?

Hello @Jeremy Geyer,Do you have rental properties near Jacksonville or the Little Rock Air Base?

Usually If the roof is leaking they'll just tarp it to protect it, and most won't even do that without constant pressure from the listing agent.

Interested in other Ogden investors' take on installing air conditioning.