And so long as you rehab them to rent-ready standard (ie. efficient use of funds), guess what also happens during downturns?

I have this question here as I am trying to figure out how to go about this top:What are the 3 most efficient ways to collect rent? 

We got quotes for new system and they range from 14k to 25k for high efficiency. 

As I prepare for my first house hack I'm coming up with new questions regarding how to make the process more efficient.

As such, whether real estate may or may not be more efficient with after tax money that you noted you do not have, is not really relevant.Real estate can be an excellent retirement asset. 

Hey everyone,I am getting close to the finish line for a duplex in Echo Park.  New floors, plumbing, etc...  and looking to get HVAC done as well but starting to run low on funds.  Has anyone heard of or tried using t...

I usually drive for dollars to get my leads but I would like to find a more efficient way since I live so far from these area's.

If it could be efficiently extracted from the property, this $2,563 could also be viewed as a return of principal, which reduces the owner’s equity investment from $82,322 to $79,759.

My places always showed well, had high efficiency A/C (important in a place where you're cooling the house 8 months a year) solar reflective screens, extra attic insulation, garage door openers, etc.

I guess it is a number thing, which leads me to one last question (I promise not to bug you too much):  How do you allocate your time efficiently; is it heavily invested in crunching numbers and finding the right piece of property to invest in, or do you spend more time on the rehab component of the project itself?