I plan to put two duplexes on the property but with this high appraisal is there a smarter thing to do to pull that money out of it or just use it for better collateral for the construction loan most banks will lend on the transfer price within a seasoning period. we face the same issues for land entitlement and development.

I have been doing the property management and leasing myself, while sometimes trying to handle maintenance.   

Hi everyoneI’m planning to start a property management company and would appreciate some advice on setting up my fee structure.

Tell them you want to start marketing and showing the property immediately.

This method allows you to take some of the profit tax free and indefinitely defer the rest of tax, using it to purchase larger, nicer property/properties in areas with better cash flow potential.

I also think micromarketing is best for newer investors.Some things to addTailoring your lists - like focusing on absentee owners, properties with long-term ownership, or pre-foreclosures—can improve your response rate.Consistency - It’s rare to get responses from a single mailer.

Near the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, these areas offer rental properties and investment opportunities.Good Luck!

My property is in a depressed area walking distance to the largest employer in the area which is a shipyard. 

If I could offer one key piece of advice, it would be to focus on building your CORE 4: a great realtor, contractor, attorney, and property manager.

Has anyone had recent success finding a bank that will offer a Heloc on a single family investment property in Jacksonville, Fl?