Where did you grow up?

The returns magnify if you assume 4 properties at 75% leverage, and the returns grow exponentially if you start adding in appreciation. 

I remember back in the mid 80s when an article like this came out and said the Pac northwest was going to grow at rates unseen in the past.. well that was when  timber aerospace and farming dominated the area.. us CA residence thought what the heck it rains there all the time nice in the summer but really...

As I grow, I see this being more work than the current 19 checking accounts and bank reconciliations already are!

Real estate investing isn't something i'm doing as a serious form of income generation right now, but I'll be slowly growing my portfolio as we travel around.  

I'd ask local investors and investor-friendly agents for contractor recommendations to make sure you get someone reputable.I think the BRRRR is a solid strategy to grow your portfolio and build wealth over time.Lastly, J.

The wealth of knowledge than can be obtained is incredible and I am happy to have stumbled across BP and more importantly this NJ sub forum.A little bit about myself - I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit growing up (started a small landscaping company in HS to get me through college), however, I fell into the trap of "you need to get a good degree, then a good job, with a good company."  

Which is a very competitive market, but is also one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest.

I haven't seen the inside but the outside is weathered, weeds growing, neighbors say inside is in bad shape.

I had about 30 million in credit lines for my hard money company 8 with them and they were the only ones who kept my line every other one called them.. so we were put out of business and this bank lowered it to 4 million but I was just happy to have enough to make a living when things got so bad.. so that's my long winded story.. is there potential to grow then whats 24k its a drop in the bucket in the larger picture.