Fortunately, rental properties in DFW tend to move quickly, but success is contingent on factors such as pricing and location.I know of some moderate priced new build companies that will sell to investors too.

That gives you an idea of the demand in my area for my particular type of property (moderately priced, attractively furnished 1/1).

Moderate risk (stocks) will most likely yield 10% gains max over the long term, but without leverage.

One minute it's illegal (brokering without a license), the next it's unethical (promising to buy when they can't afford to).I think I'll just end this by calling out the fact that this forum has moderators who are promoting their own businesses with their own agendas that are at odds with the topic of the forum itself.

While we have a moderate amount of tourism, I don't think we are even at the top of the list for tourism in the state. 

Unless you are a large operator with built-in trades, finding someone to do (a) competant work for a (b) just a moderately exorbitant price is nearly impossible.  

Even JScott's excellent SOW examples from his book are not enough for a contractor to accurately cost out a moderately complex job. 

We had several evictions, moderate damage (including having the copper pipes stolen when criminals pretending to be tenants came and cased the house), and a lot of anxiety about vacancies.

The lower units each have their own moderately-sized enclosed yards with a small, paved patio area and some grassy area as well. 

It was actually a Champ loan %3 down, no PMI (personal mortgage insurance) like on FHA but only in low-moderate income areas.