You make rates lower or physically build more.

househacking is equivalent to reducing substantial expense, and it's also the easiest.Flip would be heavy money maker if done correctly.The other one are just typical double CD rate investment LOL, 70k brings you nothing lol

@Travis WashingtonThere's an entire industry incentivized to make real estate seem really complicated.

You're not looking to replace your job and make really good money, plus you live in an area that isn't ideal for buying locally.

It's a grind as much as any other money-maker.

I feel that she would be struggling to make rent on a long term basis primarily due to what seems to be higher debt obligation ($129K). 

paid $53,000 Did all the work and made $100,000 7 years ago.I bought it right 2600 square feet. 10 foot ceilings.original flooring and trim with doors.good roof and furnace. need a great agent and contractor both to make real money. 

I'm also a programmer and techie so I'm always building some software or service to make real estate investors, landlords, tenants have a better experience and a more profitable one.Thanks everyone for making this awesome community, hope to be able to contribute!

This will result in every rent increases be max allowed and the law makers will blame the greedy LL.  

I’m a legit person and not a trouble maker