We add up the scores and get a total score that reflects the level of risk the applicant presents.

Henry, I love the hog story on so many levels!

It also requires gaining a level of sophistication and knowledge that not everyone has the time, inclination or ability to do.

Birmingham’s market is diverse, with various areas offering different levels of potential and risk, so getting boots on the ground can be one of the best investments you make in terms of time and money.I’d be happy to connect and share more about what I’ve learned from my experience managing properties in this market. 

Now that is a very high level example but the appreciation is not gone if that makes sense you will capture the ballpark same appreciation if the properties are comparable.  

It takes a certain level of QB knowledge to set it up correctly.

Once you know who in your circle has $ to invest, you then need to understand their risk to reward level so you know what deals fit their bucket.

Your real estate agent will help determine what level of staging will make the most impact on your house and market.They can help you decide if professional staging is worth the investment, or if you can knock it out with their advice alone.

Just a level of comfort of the landlord, which we know.For me though, if I'm not getting something around the low teens in cash on cash return, I don't think I'd bother with real estate.

My question is are you putting all of your money in the stock market, or are you still doing some level of real estate investing?