We charge our owners $50/hr and the toilet install would look like this:1hr to drive to and from HD, 1 hour to remove the toilet, 1 hr to install the toilet, $100 - $150 for materials = $250 - $300.

Otherwise, the renters could be bitcoin mining or driving 2-3 electric cars and you’re paying for everything. 

I work in property management software so I often talk to property managers and investors across the country about their strategies and experience with investing in their areas.... but for our first (few) investment properties, we'd like to stay within driving distance (currently live in Quincy, MA). 

The park will serve as housing for the surrounding chemical plants, and we are confident that it will be successful since there is very little short term housing on that side of the Mississippi River.

They resonate with me, especially about reassessing daily tasks and incorporating new ones that drive progress.

This can perhaps drive people 100km north, to Edmonton, where the avg. price there is around 200k less than Calgary.

Drive through Washburn on my trips when I go there.

Also the market and level income (5 miles surrounding the property) is critical and off course the NOI so:I am wondering how you guys evaluate a deal  before investing your money?

It’s still a journey for me, and I’ve realized how essential surrounding yourself with a strong community can be in overcoming these obstacles.Question for everyone: I’m curious, what’s been your biggest challenge in building a strong real estate network?

After years of service, I'm diving into my second career focused on real estate investment, I have a particular interest in flips and short term rentals.I'm also a licensed real estate agent in Washington and have a strong drive to succeed in this field.