.- single family homes have higher % appreciation over townhomes- single family homes have generally more maintenance then townhomesThose are just some key points that at least i look at when considering my next investment property.With your price range however, it might be harder to get single family home in a good location.Hope that helps!

You'll get a greater ROI if you are hands on but it will also take up more of your time: visits to your investment area, finding reliable "boots on the ground", managing the process from afar...Personally I'd be looking at the full turn-key experience where you pay a bit more for the property but it is ready to go and you can enjoy getting the return on your investment.

You may need to offer cash for keys or start the eviction process if you have the foreclosure deed in hand from Sheriff’s Office.

But still simply exchanging into a property with identical cash flow and all would net you more each month.The key of course is that you do it without triggering a recognition of gain.

I tell him from day 1 to under promise and over deliver and if he does that I keep him busy enough

The key is finding a property that does.

Keep in mind that quality property management is the key to a successful rental, once it's acquired.

Perhaps you can reach out to a local business that creates and delivers in that city

(Most duplexes are 100+ yrs old in my area, this was 90% turn key) 5.)

One could be almost turn-key from what I'm seeing (though they may not be showing everything), but I don't think it would bring in quite enough in rents as it is right now--it would come close to breaking even after mortgage and expenses.