Strategic Renovation: The need for updates and finishing the basement presented a clear opportunity to add value.

However, I keep feeling that we are missing an opportunity to make money off of this house because of the location it is in.

The area’s stunning natural beauty and thriving real estate market present a unique opportunity for growth and development.

And due to the increase in the cost of purchasing food at the grocery store which has been pushed up in price, and also the must have purchase of gasoline to get to your wage slave W2 job which has also gone up so much since they stopped handing out money to people.

Some criteria to consider when evaluating a market are:- school districts-crime rate- job/population growth  If the crime is low, schools are reputable, and job/population growth are steady/high, chances are you are looking in the right markets. 

Also, getting your RE license / getting a job in the industry before investing can give you the necessary education/experience to become a successful RE investor as well.Best of luck!

Great job!

I recently lost my job, have about $150k in cash to invest, have a few cash flowing rental properties, and really want to use the $150 to maximize cash flow so I can avoid a regular job and focus on real estate and starting a new business. 

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with zero or negative relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

Second, where there is a ton of opportunity, there are many times a ton of scammers.