I'd like to steadily increase the number of properties I own, but I do not have a defined pace at which I'd like to proceed.I live in Louisville, KY and my idea is to purchase 2-3 homes, each around the 35k-40k range and in need of no more than 15k in repairs/improvements per property.

I learned building construction and building codes, which is knowledge that I use to this day.As a police officer I learned how to perform in a fast-paced environment, protect myself from hostile people, diffuse difficult situations, identify high-crime areas, communicate with people, and investigate concealed facts.

My reasons to be here is simply to help, assist and share knowledge, I have no business agenda here, nor do I feed the threads for points, as most are aware....LOL

They are still actively drilling but not anywhere near the pace of the boom when prices were up and everyone was rushing to get in.  

I've watched my income increase at a strong pace the last few years and I might spend 20$ more on a bottle of whiskey than usual once a month.. but that's about it lol.

The 25% turned down are mostly from those who have too many offers and do not communicate well or have their own agenda. 

As disheartening as it is to see properties listed day after day that don't meet your criteria, if you really are looking to grow in real estate at a rapid pace, you can't do that by investing in mediocre deals... you have to find the great ones.  

The percent increase was the largest since January 1992.March's sales pace was revised up to 531,000 units from the previously reported 511,000 units.

I’m all team apperception, its the easiest path to wealth especially because one day when I’m old I want to sell off the properties stick my money into an index fund/bond whatever and be done, that said the appreciation we saw with rates below 4% for nearly 15 years isn’t likely to continue at the same pace and it’s not totally clear to me what markets will see big price appreciation next decade (I’d bet against the pricey costal markets that we’ve seen the last decade.)

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