As interest rates decrease cash on cash increases  both due to the fact finance charges are lower and as an indirect consequence you can often obtain higher leverage (meaning less cash invested) because the 1.2-1.25 debt coverage ratio most lenders seek as part of their underwriting takes into account interest payments.

They could also fix it on their own (as some of Scott's buyers do) , increase the value and sell it at higher price than bought, pocketing the difference. 

If you’re confident in handling the entire process from start to finish and know how to mitigate risks when things go wrong, then you probably don't need an agent.

Not all investors have the experience or team to do the deal on their own, they need/want guidance to build their confidence so moving forward one day they can do it on their own. 

Hi Ryan, the appreciation might be worth the wait if you can confidently handled the cash flow.  

I made the mistake of letting someone get in one of my first units that was a bit off the 3 times, they were great tenants very kind and enjoyed their stay and experience with me, but could not afford it when I increased the rent on them, which is something you will have to do because of rising insurance/tax costs.5.)

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We sometimes get buyers who have highly unrealistic expectations on performance, ease of self-managing and other aspects of owning the home. 

But I can't see why Cleveland would increase in value based on negative population growth and, generally, being a bad place to live.   

It has provided no estimate of when distributions will be resumed.Nonetheless, it continues its barrage of self-promotion and continues to project large profits on current offerings.The proof is in the pudding.