Isn't it such a shame that the west coast and Seattle in particular are so expensive to invest in?I

If I had drawn a hard line requiring rent and deposit before move-in, I would be able to remain financially secure while I addressed their concerns (or allowed them to move out on my terms vs theirs).

I started by researching towns near where I lived and finding properties in those towns through various sources ranging from the mls to Craigslist and realtor.com.Any time I came across a property I was even a little interested in I would drive out to it and look at the house (outside because I didn't have an agent at first) and park my car somewhere and walk all around the neighborhood to try and get a feel for it.  

For him, it was about the freedom to get back what he puts in. I

Hey BP, My home that i currently live in i purchased for about 80k in North Carolina using a VA Loan.

Once rented, I want to put under mortgage and leave 20% in.  I

Sunny Suh I am in a similar situation as you are in. I

What part of LA do you live in? I

I'm looking to purchase my first Single Family property to flip in the next 6-12 months and would really like to network and learn the Twin Cities market before I jump in.  I

Lets say you can get a 15% return without the benefit of depreciation on a cash flow basis, and maybe 20% with appreciation thrown in. Is