It reminds me of the Charles Schwab study - their best performing retail investment accounts were from dead people that never closed out the account.

You could negotiate terms such as a lower interest rate or interest-only payments for a set period to ease your upfront burden.Lease-Option Agreement: If the landlord isn’t ready to sell outright, consider proposing a lease-option where you continue renting for a set period with an agreed purchase price.

If you’re set on a duplex with minimal rehab, an investor focused agent should have a strong network of contractors who can give you quick quotes, so you don’t wind up with any pricey surprises.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

We initially spent about 20 hours getting my accounts set up and organized in Quickbooks.

It is a set price that you are going to get for it and if the deal makes sense with an 8% profit vs ARV (80% for purchase, 7% for realtor and closing costs, and 5% holding costs), it will be a good deal for you.Account Closed You are 100% right.

Some companies allow property owners to select tenants and set the screening criteria...We do not - our criteria does not bend. 

In general, run the numbers, dream of exactly what you want, and build a plan so you're aiming at the target you set in front of you.

I think if you set up your platform listings appropriately you will do well.You could also contact local wedding and event coordinators and make them aware of your listing.

I am genuinely curious to know what some of the goals are you have set for yourself this year?