Many gurus dangle their network, trainings and resources but few deliver real value.

Sell the home to whoever your target tenant will be - modern, sleek, urban, renovated, bright/spacious; then sell the location - not whether they have a bank account or need a 7/11 - just that it is located to 'dining, entertainment, shopping, more.' 

RE Brokers in the area are a key team member as they should know the area, good rental areas, and they will be a good resource for rentals (possibly, if they deal in rentals).

YouTube is also a fantastic resource—it's free and you can learn at your own pace, which is a huge benefit.

Squatters are a real problem nationally and a study found that they target not only vacant properties but those advertised for rent or sale that offer 'immediate occupancy.' 

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

The Long-Term Benefits of Working with a BrokerA good mortgage broker isn’t just a one-time resource—they become a valuable partner in your investment journey.

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DR Horton made it through the recession and expanded by being in the part of the market that had the highest absorption which tends to be lots 5000-7000 sq ft and under the average price per square foot. in addition all of the land entitlement groups that we work with that do this at scale (20 at a time, not one at a time) only work with and target national builders. 

There are times when we see deals on the table that won't produce any cashflow or not enough cashflow to meet our target hurdle rate but the tax benefits or appreciation potential may make the deal attractive.