Instead of paying a percentage (load) of the total investment, they accept a reasonable fee for their services and credited the load back into my DST investment.

The local who lives there but commutes 30-60 min to another community because they can’t find a job to support their family in their town.That same local knows that a 4plex would be great on that lot that’s been vacant for 20 years and that there are at least 4 families who could benefit greatly from that development.That local knows that Ryan’s plumbing and Katie’s electrical companies that service 75% of the town really needs a new flex space to use as a shop, storage, and parking for their business so that they aren’t working out of their garage and can hire a couple of locals to work with them at the office and in the field.Development is different in our small towns but if locals aren’t the ones doing it, and developers aren’t coming, what happens to our kids futures?

Hey Barbara, I have a property manager I can recommend for the LAIC service.

I’m open to flipping, renting, or exploring other strategies.My mantra is to test new things “fast and cheap,” so I’ll probably begin investing locally in CT before considering otehr markets across the US. 

In this post, I will explain the criteria and the information sources.Income requirements for financial independence:Rents increase faster than inflation: Inflation erodes the value of money over time, causing prices for goods and services to rise.

I have talked to a realtor but my message not getting across and don't want to be tied up in a listing contract that goes no where.Does BP have a listing service?

The worst part is they refuse to help me get the account back, quoting their terms of service and stating they are not liable for any issues with my account. 

Test him and ask if he can give you 2-3 choices from his portfolio.If he gives you a line that this is his "best" one, or that the others are spoken for already - WALK AWAY!

But her company, like so many, has whittled down their actual service to the point that they aren't really doing useful work, just enriching the CEO.

*Location Matters — Neighborhoods that have high demand, quality schools and close proximity to shops and services tend to draw buyers willing to pay a premium for a well-renovated house.