To only invest $5k into the deal with those returns is fantastic. 

Bellingham/Whatcom County is a fantastic area to be diving into.

Thank you @Jimmy Lieu, I totally agree Columbus is a fantastic market, and that's why we grew our portfolio there and are still growing it!

Any referrals for contractors in the Grand Rapids area would be fantastic!

With median list prices and price per square foot increasing month over month, it's a fantastic time for sellers, and the decrease in days on market highlights the strong demand in the area.

It's fantastic you decided to jump in.. have you mapped out your first property analysis yet?

Quote from @JD Martin: My long term rentals may be boring but they've made fantastic returns.

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Firstly, becoming a multifamily agent is a fantastic way to learn the business first hand while making some cash in the process.

Fantastic opportunities with an abundance of redevelopment and restoring of classic, historical areas.