It wasn’t how I wanted to kick things off, but I worked with a contractor to get the bathroom fixed and functional.Once that was behind me, I focused on improving the building and maximizing income:I installed a shared washer and dryer for the tenants, a major upgrade that added convenience and increased the property’s value.I rented out the two garage parking spaces, bringing in consistent revenue.I also raised rents for the second- and third-floor tenants I inherited to be just below market-rate.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

If not I will consistently update here to create the biggest outreach I can considering my age!!! 

I understand that appreciation certainly helps an individual build equity, but I also am attracted to consistent cash-flow with a steady (albeit possibly slower) appreciation growth. 

One of my rentals always rents quickly, consistently performing well in terms of tenant demand.2.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Medford (North Boston) happens to be a low supply/high demand market so I absolutely need to get more comfortable with consistent rent increases but those increases need to be researched and in line with the market. 

I don't number my properties (I don't own anything anymore I don't want to keep) but I do keep tabs on my net profit independent of income taxes on each unit because if a unit starts to slip I need to know if it can be salvaged (have I been consistent with rent increases?

The government continues to believe—consistent with the conclusions of the U.S.