@John Cooper I can understand your frustration.

Not many folks can afford to buy 5 properties with a working business.

For a $1,500 SD, they would most likely ensure an amount close to $2,700.From my perspective, we should never move in a tenant who cannot afford their security deposit.

I know i built 4 in the Ocala market and permits were very long year or more very frustrating .. 

Affordability and Housing Supply5.

Our handyman team of 2 are moving out of state after working with us for almost 18 years to start/continue their real estate investment journey in a more affordable state. 

They are not worth my time or frustration.  

I am on a visa and am interested to find out how much I can afford and use it as guidance on type of commercial property to research in to as this would also be my first investment.ThanksMallik welcome to austin!

That two-day delay cost him a $40,000 payday.The Lesson: Don’t Let Time Kill Your DealsReal estate is a fast-paced industry, and time is the one resource you can’t afford to waste.

Most of the easy "lipstick on a pig" transformations are gone - you're often looking at more serious rehabs to make the numbers work.That said, we do have some advantages: strong rental market (lots of students, young professionals), still relatively affordable deals, and good appreciation potential in many neighborhoods.