Getting a base 8-15% return instead of 2-3% before actual “profit” puts you way ahead of the cash buyer. 

Would love to connect with local RE agents and have an idea of the market situation in SA.

I’m weighing two options for our housing situation and would greatly appreciate your advice, given the complexities involved.1.Renovate and Buy Another Property•Invest to renovate our current home adding a bedroom to the house given our family outgrew the house.

Any good recommendations for the collection agency or any way to get the money back from the tenant or any way to report it to the credit bureau?

However, in the last couple of years, GLVAR modified their PM agreement to include an option for PMs to collect fees while the property is vacant.  

Do you live in the UK or in the States?

Hi Bryan, you came to the right place!

I wanted to say hello to the community again.  

I am new to real estate investing and eager to learn more about the industry.

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