After gaining some home equity, I sought to pursue my investing goals.

Initially, our plan was to fix the drywall leaks, clean out the property, and relist it for a small profit.

We try to set up at least 3 timeslots each week when we can schedule all the showings to minimize the tenant interuptions.If they won't cooperate or cancel too many scheduled showings, we warn them we will pursue collections to the fullest extent of the law. 

Rentals also build equity through tenant payments and appreciation, with profits taxed at lower long-term capital gains rates when sold.

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Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $90,000

Cash invested: $25,000

Bought a house this fall in Minot for $90k. Currently have it rented and plan to ho...

The truth is if your investors have no involvement in the operations, If they just put in money and expect to get a profit, you have created a de facto syndication.2) I see a ton of people who just raise money for the syndication. 

I would like to see if I can make a small profit, and I want diversification with maybe a 4 plex, or multiple SFH/Condos.

So back to being a real estate investor: the only way to be one is to buy a property and create value out of it, whether through finding a below market value house and selling for a profit, or renting and creating cash flow.  

Initially, our plan was to fix the drywall leaks, clean out the property, and relist it for a small profit.