It cash flows without the utilities split but I am planning to hold onto for a long time so splitting the utilities seems to make sense.

Where another issue arrises is I recently quit my job after becoming pregnant as they would not cover my maternity while overseas, my husband is employed however he works for a UK company and is British so would be unlikely to help us with the situation in the US.

Closing costs, necessary cash reserves, and the expenses to get a property market ready are more than most first time investors think.I have nothing to sell and would be happy to help if you think that I can be a resource.

This is my first time posting to this group.

Hello everyone! My name is Dillon Seal, and I’m excited to join this vibrant community as a new real estate investor. I am keen to learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals and collaborate with fellow inves...

Those holding cost will certainly add up over time and kill any cash flow.

When evaluating markets for rental properties, there are a lot of factors to consider: population growth, employment rates, rent to price ratio/GRM/Cap Rate, rent trends, vacancy rates, etc. 

When you do a little extra work ahead of time, the process goes so much more smoothly.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

She works part time because it's a good balance of her interests, and protection for the family.