This may sound simplistic, but you need to get laser focused on exactly what you want so that you can then plan your marketing campaigns.2.  

IF you decide to keep it long term and want to eventually do a 1031 exchange (and forgo the simplistic the 121 tax law), you would have to treat home as rental (long term) and take however much depreciation you want (in terms of years owned) in the upcoming years (up to 27.5 years) .

This may sound simplistic, but you need to get laser focused on exactly what you want so that you can then plan your marketing campaigns.2.

Simplistically, determine what and where the target segment rents today and buy similar properties.Property - The property defines the tenant pool, initial return, time to rent, maintenance costs, and renovation costs.

KW is very well setup for the new agent and while things will seem detailed and complicated from day 1, I can say KW makes it the most simplistic by a long shot, yes it get's far more difficult and complicated from the structure KW has, a lot more. 

If you have to quantify it call it 25% on everything compared to investing in a market you don't know and are not present.Also, the 1% rule is a very simplistic idea, there is so much context missing.

But if this includes coaching calls, education on underwriting principles (please, don't rely on guru/mentor spreadsheets - they are too generic, simplistic and entry-level), post-deal analysis including managing renovation projects and financial reporting - then it could be a good deal.

To use simplistic round numbers, assuming the house is worth $1M, we will be content to rent it out for $5k a month.

It is a generally poor choice for newbies reading the simplistic glows posted by more experienced people elsewhere.

I have A motivated seller does anyone know where I can get a purchase and sale agreement and the simplistic form for Maryland.