March is also the windiest month, and snowfall is possible in higher elevations.I hope you’ve enjoy this month’s newsletter.

After all is accepted by the Housing Authority with the booklet, they will schedule an inspection where they come out and check a list of items including looking for peeling paint, windows open/close/lock, smoke detectors /co detectors / fire extinguishers all in the right locations, GFI receptacles in the correct locations, grounded receptacles if 3 prong (ground not needed if 2 prong), and the list goes on. 

They are retired and love this stuff — like would legitimately enjoy talking with contractors, walking the site, taking videos, the whole deal. 

We see a lot of investors take negative cash flow in the beginning but the value in the properties is the remarkable appreciation we see in Austin and the tax benefits landlords enjoy.

I really enjoyed my time as an examiner for some of the same reasons. 

They don't have any money for the down payment and want to find a property for "$0 down, creatively financed" but at the same time they'll pay $10k for a lying guru to blow smoke up their ***. 

Very little from FB flips maybe 3000, it’s more for fun here and there. recently started the online store. anyways probs not worth having even mentioned those two considering as of now both very little compared to 97% from work. i work a lot my friends say im a workaholic lol. i’m just trying to elevate my family’s life. by elevate i mean get us out of working so much and actually have more time to enjoy the fruits of our labor

And just to add to the fun, tenants smoked pot inside and it stinks! 

The individual owner of a seller financed mortgage enjoys a notable advantage over a traditional financial institutions, direct one on one negotiation capability with the borrower. its an advantage for negotiating new terms, adjusting interest rates, and addressing unforeseen issues.We have heard that this is a way for the owner to avoid "Capital gains"?

But for mom-and-pop set ups -- one or two properties -- the time investment just doesn't seem worth it when you're working full-time and taking care of kids and trying to enjoy the life that REI supposedly allows you to enjoy.