Some credit unions or local banks offer portfolio loans that don’t stick to the 4-unit limit, which could work well here.

Every week, we hear about another city devastated by a natural disaster.

When a lease ends they’ll suggest new rents and if the tenant hold be offered a renewal. some will offer to transfer utilities for you when it goes vacant, all should handle the transfer when a tenant moves in  With 10 properties I don’t “talk” to my PM more than 2-3 times a year.

Markets like Tampa, Orlando, and even Jacksonville offer good cash flow and growth potential without the extreme price tags of places like Miami.Happy to chat more if you want to dive deeper—let me know how I can help!

Detroit offers solid cash flow potential, a relatively low barrier to entry, and the market fundamentals are improving with a growing population and significant investments in the city.Since you’re based in upstate NY, Detroit is also a quick and easy flight, making it easier to visit and get a feel for the market if you’re considering out-of-state investing.

These strategies are honestly not in the realm of "passive investment" any more though as it takes many offers.2.

I just moved to Milwaukee a week ago to get started with my own real estate journey.

I looked at some properties in the Catskills last week that ultimately didn't fit the criteria.

Anyone contemplating the types of services some of these providers offer (sometimes into the tens of thousands of dollars) should first be able to articulate why the services are needed and how they will benefit from them.

For $5,000 per week you can rent some really great vacation spots.