Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

I am still amazed at all the investors who went from their interest stopping to ( I lost all my money) with out digging into the collateral.

First, all properties that appreciate the appreciation is based on the property value, not the equity. 

rent out all the bedrooms to your friends. 

Most all real estate appreciates.

If all of your listings have that percentage year-round, I think you are possibly the highest ranked Airbnb host on the entire platform!

Your quote are all across the board because some could be patching the cracks (cheaper ones), while others could be re-doing the section of wall with cracks (expensive ones).

I already know all of that.

Areas in PG County Maryland or West Virginia, for example, might offer better opportunities for cash flow with a smaller down payment.That said, if you’re willing to hold long-term, Northern VA can be a fantastic place to invest.

Then Do it all again.