Sounds easy enough, but the reality can be quite different.Even with a professional property management team on board, you as the landlord still have an active role in the investment.The property managers may take care of the day-to-day issues, but you will still need to be involved in strategic decisions, including whether to evict tenants who aren’t paying, filing insurance claims when unexpected surprises happen, and sometimes having to put in additional funds to cover maintenance and repair costs.What It Means To Be A Passive InvestorOn the flip side, you have passive investing, which are the “set it and forget it” type of real estate investments.

Most of these buyers don't care about cash flow.I will not discourage you from flying down to Houston to network with smart Investor-Agent and Wholesalers but I will advise you re-strategize and be realistic with your expectations.Let's connect to see if I can help.Goodluck

But if you are interested in a long-term strategic approach, A/B nice area, cash flow may not be the best, but you will have appreciation. 

First and foremost, we would like to focus on the definition of ROI in investing.Return on investment (ROI) is a type of financial metric—a formula—which acts as a helpful tool for investors when it comes to their strategic planning.

Are you able to negotiate terms strategically and treat the home and tenant as a business without getting emotionally involved?   

There's a lot I have to offer, but want someone to meet with and go along on the journey and show me the ropes since I don't know what I don't know....I am willing to do the work, but want to see the steps in real life from someone so you know to see things that pop up and how to strategize.

Hey everyone,BP is an awesome resource and I am looking for some feedback on getting a strong RE accountant with great financial planning skills.My current situation is not overly complicated, but I am looking for someone that I can bounce ideas off of, provide input, and can best help me plan strategically each year (before tax time).

I dove right in when I went overseas and flew by the seat of my pants, but upon return, I want to be smart and strategic.

It was very strategic based on the data, areas recognized as some of the most violent zip codes in America.”Now this not to say Detroit isn't violent or bad place to invest to some.

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