It may seem easy to jack up rent but there is something to be said about good, on-time paying tenants.As an accountant, I always rely on the numbers.

Over the course of using Bigger Pockets I have had very degrees of opinions on who I should vote for concerning a post.When I first started using Bigger Pockets, I was too naïve to even think of voting for someone that took the time to answer one of my post.  

At this time I manage and renovate majority of all my units to keep cost low but most likely not the best use of my time although I'm skilled at it.

Good things take time. 

Quote from @Patricio Acosta: First comment I would say is do not buy something because it feels good.

It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.

First let me say, that I am totally impressed with how the company is run and that starts with Sharad.

And, factor in the depreciation and other tax benefits, deductions, home office, vehicle expenses, etc. 

Your son is responsible for making payments on time or ruining this seller's credit. 

I invest out of state because at the time, I could not find anything that would meaningfully cashflow, plus a $150k deal was a LOT less scary than a $800k deal!