Look for Value-Add OpportunitiesFocus on properties you can improve to increase rent or reduce expenses—this can make marginal deals much more profitable.3.

We applied to section 8 for an increase and they said they would pay $150 of it. 

Noted and will continue with a proper notice of an increase in rent.

The investor must consider whether the potential property value increase or other benefits outweigh this loss.

High efficiency appliances were utilized including HVAC, light fixtures and water heater.The use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the tax liability immediately which therefore increases their bottom line due to the offsetting of income.

If the owner lives in town, you could even go knock on their door, I find this to be extremely successful when you are going after foreclosed properties.As to your 1st post, you might want to look at city data for growing markets, It looks like Rochester lost population last year, vs if you look at sunbelt cities like, Houston, DFW, Austin, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, these cities saw at a minimum 1% population increase.

If you subdivided into 10 lots unless you increase the value of the land the taxes should stay relatively similar.

By using a service it enables you to create accountability and increase the likelihood of getting paid, while also using an automated platform to handle the monthly follow-ups for up to 6-7 years so you don't have to. 

This price growth is largely driven by continued low inventory levels, which have kept competition high among buyers, even as average days on market have increased to 36 days​(Nest Realty)​(Garretts Realty).In Southern Indiana, activity is up with new listings growing by 8.2%, though sales have seen slight declines.

You start well, but adding a bit more value upfront, such as positioning yourself as someone who "specializes in helping homeowners sell quickly and hassle-free," could increase receptiveness.Asking if they’re "hoping" to sell the house is smart and non-aggressive.