And, for those people who have more time than money, they can put in sweat equity into directly owned real estate.

Where do you think a rehab is more likely to net the better sweat appreciation the high property value market or the low property value market?  

A friend of mine picked up a duplex there last year for under $150K, added some sweat equity, and turned it into a cash cow.Chattanooga, TN: This market has been quietly making waves.

@Elijah Berg ‘a lot of sweat equity in 1 week’’?

It's another form of DIY/ sweat equity, just as folks learn basic construction/ home repair skills to save thousands.

Look for duplexes that are going to need some rehab work so you can add some sweat equity and bring the value up as well.

But we invested several years of blood sweat and tears to get things stabilized and learn the space before we turned them over to property managers. 

The seller will also have to sign documents that are required and it will hold them liable for debts since they are on title.Best way to set that up is run the numbers and create a partnership based on the equity of the land and your cash injection and sweat equity.

appreciation will put more dollars in your pocket over the long run"100%, this is why I focus on appreciationMy first deal taught me the power of sweat equity and appreciation.

I especially appreciate your and others’ assurance around this being the worst time of the year to find a tenant and not to sweat the slow movement too much.