For example, if you're planning a kitchen remodel, get multiple quotes to ensure you have a solid grasp of what it will actually cost.3.

So - somewhere 2 hours away, or somewhere you like to vacation in, or where all your family lives, or where you plan to move someday.Too many people are trying to do exactly what you're doing - pick a market based on a formula - and they end up buying a random 'cheap' property thousands of miles away, turn it over to people they've never met or even spoken to, and then... lose money.  

Make sure they know you plan to publicly point out to the local newspapers, Mayor's Office, and anyone who will be campaigning against them, just how stupid and lazy they are. 

If your doing an FHA and plan to stay in one side you have to figure out what that would benefit you.

The best thing you can do is plan that the first year will be on the lean side.

Though it wasn't what I planned or expected, just glad its over and was able to move on to different project.

Our portfolio currently cash flows, but cash flow isn’t our top priority right now since we plan to use this portfolio to supplement our retirement in 12 years when I leave the Army.My biggest challenge is committing to an out-of-state market.

For me to build I would want to see recent comps of sales for the finished project you are planning. 

This area is going to see tremendous growth as the city of Bryan continues to expand on its Midtown plans.

We never planned to keep our new build for 30 years, which is why we would have never used your cap ex valuation.