I’d recommend looking for a market that’s affordable and has good rental demand—local job growth or proximity to schools can be a sign of a solid investment.

Some of them even walk off the job, even after they pull permits and are technically responsible for the work.  

You've done a great job with keeping your debt low so I have no concerns about your level of discipline to use/reuse a line of credit.All the best!

This year’s most popular areas are known for being fast-growing cities with plenty of new development, with healthy job growth in Florida and Texas in particular.

The cleanout is about 10-15 feet from the curb, but they had to snake 70 feet, suggesting a potential city sewer issue.The plumber mentioned that if I report this to the city, they will likely request a secondary cleanout closer to the curb, which I would have to install at my expense (a costly job).

(So therefore we wouldn’t have to pass on the cost of the repair to him ie. the tenant).Now, several months later, I contacted the contractor to ask if he would be to provide a price estimate for a different job at our house.

I think a better option is to get a job in property management.

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It takes time and effort to build up to the point where you’re not relying on a W2 job, but starting now puts you on the right path.If you have any questions about investing or need guidance as you get started, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Just to beat a dead horse, we could see a recession in the future where you and/or your spouse lose your jobs.