More than happy to connect and strategize game plans any time.

This includes flooring, painting, bathroom upgrades new light fixtures, usually there’s about $800 in electrical costs factored in here and all new cabinet hardware.

Then you hire a coach to accelerate your learning and take you to the next level.Using a sports analogy, it would be foolish to hire a basketball coach if your intent is to play pickup games every Saturday for fun.

I say that but my goal for sfh rentals here in illinois was to get to 20 houses in 10 years and I ended up getting to 83 in 15 years (I've since sold half though so I don't own that many now). 

@Stuart Bartle welcome to the RE investing game.  

That makes a big difference in the answer to what Charles eloquently referenced regarding confidence in your ability to close. 

Jace, what specific areas are you investing in?

We live in Lakeland, TN 20 miles from the Blue Oval site and I recently had a new BO employee rent one of my homes with a potential to sell in the Spring/Summer of next year.

@Jonathan Bombaci  You want an expert eviction attorney in the jurisdiction you are evicting in, available when you need them. 

If you’re looking to build long term wealth, accumulate assets, take advantage of tax code, and benefit from appreciation, then play the appreciation long game.