While it may be correct that houses from the 1900's and 1920's may require extensive reconstruction and structural design due to its substandard or deteriorated condition, the philosophy for some Realtors/investors is 'the older the property, the better'.

If you would like to schedule a call, I'd be happy to discuss our investment philosophy with you and go over our two markets of focus.

Even if they start off well, life happens and good tenants can turn bad.Your philosophy on Landlord greed is naive.

My philosophy on the subject is that leverage is for growth, while free and clear is for safety.

Investor philosophies across spectrums vary.If your thing is to rehab high risk properties in marginal areas for a perceived higher return then it's your capital to do that with.Lot's of heavy lifting and drama on those types of properties.If a passive investor or partner goes in with someone on one of these deals make sure it makes up your "fun money" and a very small percentage of your worth.

The houses in the middle will probably cost more than you can manage on a personal loan + savings, and will be harder to finance via a regular mortgage as many banks prefer a minimum of about $50K for mortgage products.Whichever plan you pursue, my personal philosophy for "regular income folks" (like me,) is to save like a miser and keep your personal debt to a minimal before jumping in. 

I love what you said about purchasing, managing, and your philosophy on dead equity.

Back in the day, I was a philosophy major...

Hi Everyone,I’ve been in the REI game for a little over a year now, and have a philosophy I wanted your thoughts on. 

I vetted the PMs well and asked them a ton of questions so as long as I trust them and their philosophies, I'm willing to give up all the reigns.