As time went on, I was able to buy more properties and all have appreciated over the years + rents have gradually increased. 

Hello All,My wife and I are healthcare providers gradually burning out and looking to diversify our income by entering the world of real estate investing.

@Steuart Wright thanks , the majority of the homes are in the northeast philly area , but we are gradually testing new zip codes trying to get familiar with their rents and appraisal values. 

Down to earth, practical, written by a policeman who gradually moved into real estate.

How old is the house if this has gradually happened over 100 years it may not be an issue, if something changed and it's sunk 1.5" in the last 3 months say due to the massive amount of rain we've had you may have a grading issue.  

So to summarize, Youngstown is actually an excellent market if you know where to invest in the city (and gradually, those areas will increase in number), with a ton of room for growth and the ability to get excellent rents.

And there's nothing stopping you, as time goes on, from gradually introducing buy and hold properties and transitioning towards that business plan.

You can absolutely go the route of buying a small deal, gradually increasing in size, lose money and consider it your education, and all of the other common guidance often given. 

Looking forward, the Fed has updated its 2023 GDP growth forecast to 2.6%, a notable increase from earlier predictions.Inflation and Monetary Policy:Inflation is showing signs of cooling, with a gradual decrease projected by the Fed to reach 2% by 2026.

Between $100k and $150k this $25k allowance gradually shrinks to $0, and if your income is over $150k no rental loss is allowed. 3. 1st exception: you have a spouse who does not have a full-time W2 job and spends a lot of time in real estate.