These loans do go on your credit report and so the next time you apply for one the underwriter will review your credit, if they see a pattern of short term loan payoffs they may not be excited about underwriting another loan. 

I have just been trying to observe patterns of prices and how long properties are on the market at their given price points and there seems to be a pretty clear price range where properties sit for a long time, and where they go pending instantly.

Run credit checks and look for a pattern of late payments and judgments from landlords.

I watch for certain patterns with properties that come on and off the market on the MLS.

I'm not that familiar with the Albany market, but I would assume that it follows the same pattern of NYC, with a high barrier to entry (meaning high purchase costs, high appreciation, but also low cash flow).Mention me again and I'll swing back around to this thread to see what else the veterans have suggested you do.

You buy 2 for $20k each and add another $8,000 per year in passive income.If you continue with this pattern, you will own 7 or 8 homes by the end of year 5! 

Note on carpet choice...stay away from polyester, it will show traffic patterns quickly.  

This means that, once again, a attempt to use disparate impact evidence to establish that a lender engaged in a “pattern or practice” of intentional discrimination will not be tested in court.The amended complaint alleged that there was a “statistically signi4icant” disparity between the way the seller 4inancier charged Asian and non-­?

Knowing local flood plains, city ordinances, future developments, market patterns, and countless other things is a mass amount of information to expect someone to research and digest when looking for property.Even with investors, the demographic that you claim is most likely to not need an agent, still want one typically on the buy side. 

@Eric Carr I think it's the property holding pattern while gambling on the hopes of that long-term equity growth is the problem for many people.