We had an air powered tool to help take the shingles off but, it weighs about 75 pounds and you get tired pretty quick holding it up and it vibrating you to death.

Using sights like realtor.com and zillow also show sold properties.Tips for comping out property:*same town/ area or as close as possible if no recent properties to compare are showing up* find comps that have been sold in past 6 months(1 yr the latest if absolute necessary)*do not comp properties that have not been sold because the list price may be very far from the sale price *comp similar style homes* comp similar bed,bath and size

Wait until these leases are up then consider turning that room into a bed room.If it requires work make sure you have a building permit.

I would like to get into a duplex to start investing.I currently have a house that I live in 3 bed 2-1/2 bath and a bonus room atop a 2 car garage.

Not to mention, my pre foreclosure lists from the MLS have been shrinking due to the declining number of notice of defaults in San Diego, California.So in response, I'll be looking into researching other types of leads outside of pre foreclosures, focusing primarily on the '4 D's' (death, disease, divorce, and disaster) in the next 2 weeks in preparation for my 4th upcoming campaign in 3 weeks.

His first comment completely ignores what many investors do which is hold property until death at which time the heirs receive a step-up in cost basis.

I filter the catagories to recent sales only with the same amount of beds, baths, garages, etc...

Yes, you are correct but I'm also fighting against years of extreme laziness and the incredible comfort of my bed.

@Matthew WeiserYou can locate apts for rent connect with the owner and offer to fill with students renting per bed rather than per unit for higher return.

If your unit has any special features they may not notice or realize is there (like a murphy bed that's in the "up" position), you might point that out.If I get multiple qualified tenants, I pick the "most" qualified one.