They agreed to pay in accordance to the lease and failure to manage to the lease is the #1 reason why landlords fail (Source: American Apartment Owners Assn).Cowboy up and stop having the tenant control your ROI.Best.

3) how did you decide on the specific city you chose to invest in?

Here are the specifics on our Seattle house: 5br 4ba 3,400 sq ft, built in 2019, $1.7M est sale price, $5.5K-$6K/mo est rental value, 4.0% mortgage with $3.3K monthly payment, around $1M in equity. 

But before I even get into identifying specific properties, I need to first get smarter about some of the other things I put in my post. 

For those who’ve used it, what strategies or sources have worked best for you when covering the difference between your loan and the total project cost?

Hi @Esther IrokoPlease kindly ignore all the specific advice from Americans as the landlord-tenant laws are so different in Canada.

I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project?

I also have connections where I source wholesale deals and pocket listings. 

Ask who is sourcing their deals.  

Findlay is a real oppotunity beause you’ve got a combination of stable job sources, a decent population size, and often lower acquisition costs compared to bigger metros.About choosing an agent..