Quote from @Crawford Peay: Hey just wanted to jump on here and introduce myself My name is Crawford Peay, I am located in Memphis TNI help investors buy and sell properties along with managing their portfolios in Memphis and the surronding area!  

I think there were probably several of them that got up the courage to buy one or a couple of properties.

Finding Renters & Vacancy RisksThis depends heavily on where you buy.

don't be afraid of better markets in ohio like columbus. depending on the capital allocation buying old houses and having to renovate is not the only way to drive value. build rent refinance repeat and build to rent are both very strong market drivers as well and you can traditionally get infill land in areas like columbus in much better locations than where you buy.

It's great to hear about your success with this multi-family buy-and-hold investment.

If they buy something for your property and you pay them back, it’s just like you bought it yourself—so you can count it as an expense in your bookkeeping.If they don’t get reimbursed, then technically it’s a gift/donation, and you can’t deduct it as an expense.

I am looking to buy my first investment property and have seen strong fundamentals in Indianapolis (job growth, population and median wage).As an out of state investor, I am looking to connect with investors/agents in the area to build further knowledge on specifics with the markets and hopefully bring business to in the future!

You may be declined for not being an owner occupant, but it will still buy a little more time.

Hey BP community,
I’m looking at a short sale property in Florida and considering making an offer. I’ve never done a short sale before, so I want to make sure I’m not missing anything important.
For those who have b...

Quote from @Anthony Michael Hamza: Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.