I can tell you I am often cautioning new investors to the incredible risks they are taking and try to help them understand it is not all as rosy as those seling courses or you tube videos claim.A lot of people have made money in the last several years not because they are smart but because they were the beneficiary of an unprecedented increase in prices and rents. 

It can depend on factors, sounds like in the ballpark but definitely smart to shop around. 

Hey @Sandrene Smart - there are a few companies out there that lend on EMD.

My friend arranged for us to meet and I was amazed how much of smart yet simple guy he was, super down to earth. 

Most of these property management and HOA management has some very long contract document which is prepared by smart attorneys to make them harmless from every action(they hardly do any work).In Texas property tax is high.

#5 is one I haven't done yet but have concerns about idiot tenants who won't replace the battery on the smart lock and then say they can't get into the home #10 There are now water sensor IoT devices that can definitely help monitor floods and have been shown to be well worth their while for anyone who owns apartment buildings as they reduce insurance premiums and help prevent huge water damage claims

Your attorney is smart to charge more in Fulton; I do, too. 

The first purchase is always a huge learning experience so it's smart to buy something you can't lose your shirt on.

Anyone with money has to be smart right?

As property values appreciate and rental income increases over time, you'll continue to build equity and wealth.Overall, renovating and renting out a basement as part of a house hacking strategy can be a smart way to leverage your home to build wealth and achieve financial freedom.