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We picked this option.

lots can go into this somewhat simple question and most of it is personal preference.- you'll want to define "best", and what that looks like for you as a success.- How much money do you have to spend?

There are tons of strategies, pick one that excites you and run with it until you have mastered it and then you can decide to pickup another strategy. 

I’d be happy to talk with you and help you analyze deals, and if I’m your agent that’s great, if not that’s okay too, just make sure you pick an agent who owns rental properties themselves if that’s what you are trying to do.

There's no excuse.I've had renters pick up the keys, then call me 30 minutes later to say the bedrooms are smaller than they expected.

I believe that you don't get returns (failed to deliver) with bulk mailers so you don't know which addresses are bad.That's the simple stuff.My advice is to do various mailings that you or some prepares locally, that go out immediately, using 1st class postage.

, I really need to keep it simple and minimize risk since I live abroad.

To match them, I use a formula Sofa: solid color textured pillow (2) + patterned pillow (2) + solid color (2)King bed: 26"x26" pillows (3) + lumbar/body pillow at least 48"L (1) - I'll do a print + a solidQueen Bed: 26"x26" pillows (2) + lumbar pillow 36" (1)Twin/Bunk: 14" x 20" lumbar pillow (1)In outdoor spaces, I keep it simple and match the pillows to the rug.For artificial plants I source from Nearly Natural, Wayfair and Home Depot. 

If you had good credit (670-730 range), you have 20% to make a down payment, and sufficient income to qualify for the home you want to purchase - Would you choose the FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER or CONVENTIONAL purchase option...which would you pick and WHY?