There was more competition on the wash & fold side as there were definitely other companies operating in the area.Self-service was about half of our revenue and dry cleaning/wash & fold made up the other half.

And probably not a lot of competition.

Which do you think will be more competitive, buying from wholesalers or your own referrals?

A landlord who isn't trying to get the top dollar amount for their unit to begin with has competitive advantages when things go awry.

If your in a market facing off against me as competition to lease a property..... good luck, your gonna need it. 

These can sometimes offer good value and less competition from large investors.Key Questions to Ask Yourself:to @Joe Villeneuve point...what research are you looking at.Cash Flow vs.

Turned a single family house that was poorly marketed but in a great area of my city, listed mid-winter where there's less competition, into a duplex for all intensive purposes and used airbnb to rent out rooms.

(Minimal competition, high demand, and 20 year operating history with repeat & longterm clients) Agreed!

Exploring FHA loans makes sense for a low down payment, but keep in mind the competitive market may require some flexibility.

The average for the U.S. in the third quarter was a 28.7% return on investment.It’s impossible to know what every flipper in the U.S. spent to remake homes but Attom said the 28.7% return is within a range that could be easily wiped out by renovation expenses, mortgage payments and property taxes.”My large last extensive rehab was a little unit and I spent over $100k and I have done quite a few rehabs (3 last year, so hopefully my cost is competitive with what can be achieved).