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If you want appreciation, identify markets with expanding industries, positive growth trends, and bright economic forecasts.Columbus, Ohio is a great market to consider if you're looking for appreciation markets that still cash flow.

Real estate is a very capital intensive industry and if you do not have the money the odds of success are very low - it is no different than starting any other business - how many people do you know are successful when they start with zero?

Renting by the room doesn't make sense for a lot of people but when you have 4 bedrooms and 4 parking spots it might. 

Quote from @Dylan Harris: Hello All,First post on here, I am just getting started in the RE industry - specifically foreclosures.

@Theresa Harris is spot on.

Did a ride along yesterday with a friend who does industrial, SFH and MFH.  

.✅ Investors - Keep detailed records of ALL rental property expenses to reduce your taxable income - helping your CPA spot additional tax saving opportunities.Imperative to use a CPA who is well versed in Real Estate tax code.My CPA is just that - DM me to get his contact information....

If it were me, I would try to find out who is further down the list and see if I could buy their spot from them.

Jewell, you're spot on about focusing on a property's weakest areas.