I also prefer not to use a management company, as I don't want them cutting into my profits.My long-term goal is to generate enough income to live comfortably and eventually build a real estate empire.

I have a duplex where the plumbing was getting backed up.Had a plumber go out there and put a camera in the lines and turns out there are roots growing into the plumbing from a nearby tree.The quote to rip out and replace the plumbing was a staggering number.My thought is to cut down the tree to stop the growing and then eventually put the liner in the plumbing.Any experience with this?

Buy and hold, and have some cash flow eventually (enough cash flow to continue this journey year 1-2) but definitely appreciation.If we can’t find duplex is it a bad idea to consider SFH with basement?

People who bought during the boom of 05-07 had to wait almost 20 years but their houses eventually were valued at more than what they paid for them. :-)

Most homeowners shift to winter rentals during those months to keep some cash flow.If you’re planning to use the property yourself for two weeks in the summer, it’s important to keep in mind that it will take away a significant chunk of prime revenue, which will make it harder to break even or generate solid income.If year-round traffic is a key factor for you, you might want to look into areas down south or near a National Park, but with the right property and strategy, Cape Cod can still be a good investment—especially if you’re looking to have something to enjoy and eventually leave to your kids. 

They will say this to five realtors and take the lowest commission and eventually hate that they did it because the agent will suck.If you have the experience, you have the leverage.

I am a wholesaler in Columbia, sc but eventually want to get into fix n flips and buy n holds.

However, I know I eventually want to move into multifamily and apartment investing/syndications.

Eventually, you'll stumble upon a home that could use some work, but in the right neighborhood.

Also, they began to skip payments and eventually, they stopped paying altogether.