These are the questions that I have found fit better with my philosophy degree than my business training.

It was easier and more-profitable to do our own management.I find that the problem most self-managers have is they do not have good systems in place, no good set of policies and guidelines to adhere to and no good philosophies.

Many of us struggle with handling issues and problems and challenges throughout the day and I wanted to share my general philosophy that I feel has helped me and may help you:In life we control only TWO things.

I want to learn about your investment philosophy and any beneficial, accurate ways to think about these issues.

Some ascribe to the philosophy that you get it listed and making money first, then make necessary upgrades while others insist on delaying the start until upgrades have been done.

Owners will expect a 1099 tax form showing rental income at the start of the year so you will want to make sure you set up basic bookkeeping for this on day 1.How to make a profit starts with your initial philosophy in your business plan.

@Joe Smith my philosophy when starting screen as many properties as I can and bid low so that hopefully I would catch some bargains that fell through the cracks. 

As we discussed on the call my philosophy has always been CASHFLOW first and appreciation as a bonus (or the cherry on top). 

Read 5 or 6 books (some from Bigger Pockets) and spent hours and hours looking at deals and listening to podcasts before I identified my personal investment philosophy and my CCC (crystal clear criteria, thanks Mr.

In that instance, our company and the client share the same philosophy and we're on the same page.