.: I live near Nice France half the year.

Each potential buyer has come to their own conclusion that it would be too much hassle and risk to manage in this fashion vs a traditional rental even though the average cap rate in our area has been half that at best.

For lender provided leads, half of this is the norm.Social media and SEO works, but you have to really niche and be strategic.

I know it can feel a bit daunting at first, but you’re asking the right questions, and that’s half the battle won.

The 3rd is north about a half hour in a decent small town, easier to deal with tenants and cash flow around 900 a month.

I would count on having at least half market rate tenants, in the event Section 8 rents are higher than market, which they are in our market (granted you will need to subtract the utilities from the rent).  

North side: Avondale, west logan square, albany park, rogers parkSouth side: Bronzeville, brighton park, mckinley park, bridgeport, west half of pilsenI agree with “trend is your friend” and avoid areas that might but havnt popped off.

We do the land up keep and figured in the long run if we can use the other half of our plot for events it will offset any land keeping expense (do not mean anything by this just sharing , faith and movies always say helping others brings good luck.

(Unfortunately, the investor fell for this gimmick and did NOT get their own 3rd party inspections, appraisals or even visit the properties they were buying, against our best efforts to encourage proper due diligence and follow our check list for their own protection.)So now some people are stuck with properties worth half what they paid (not all RWN members), with no renovation done, and constant repairs and vacancies. 

If it's in a high tax /flood area taxes and insurance could easily be 5-6k or half that then with title insurance points and closing it could make senseWhat is the breakdown ?