Thanks for being one of the many dedicated individuals who served this country.I'll wait for the locals to chime in on your area (I'm not) but read up here, listen to podcasts and enjoy the information overload!

It's great to see a forum dedicated to people passionate about doing something more with their lives through the avenue of Real Estate.I currently have a SFH in the Montclair area of Charlotte NC.

They are dedicated to all things Porsche and focus on DIY maintenance and restoration, but the community is so similar to here where people were constantly sharing with each other, meeting in groups off-line, and helping each other in what-ever way they could.Thanks!

That says to expect that 50% of your rental income per month needs to be dedicated to the expenses I listed above.

:)On behalf of the contractor who's doing the deal, presuming he's seasoned, serious, dedicated, and driven: Hey all you advice givers, the very LAST thing this contractor and for that matter any of us hands on flippers want/need/or have time for is a nervous first time workmen's comp accident magnet investor following us around on the job site day in and day out, distracting our focus and interrupting our daily project management.

I want to give it about a year before I renovate the space fully and add in the option for open spaces and dedicated desk space, versus only suites which is the only option for renters right now.

Go to the dedicated paint stores and ask those who service the trades person almost daily.

You are on your way to being investor but it takes time, commitment, and dedication.

For the next 5 months, I can dedicate most of my time towards gaining experience and producing results.

Lets say a seller has 20 acres worth $800,000 and the seller wants the property to be developed for specific purposes, say with a dedicated park area or to serve some specific goal.