Cap rates come from closed sales that are analyzed by an independent professional third party.Crap rates are fictitious numbers made up by clueless individuals trying to scam newbie investors.There is no reason for you to be trying to calculate either.

Make sure to check with your tax professional about ramifications of renting a unit below market value before you decide to do that.

It also seems like the professionals are getting more clients.

An email with your name and website says you're professional.

Looking for licensed contractors and skilled handymen for the Atlanta area.

Electrical
Carpentry
Plumbing
Painting/drywall
Flooring
Landscaping

Professional, reliable and detail oriented people preferred. We are wel...

I originally was going to look for the office with the most training available, but literally all the offices i have been to offer roughly the same amount of training according to the calendars they gave, so that has kinda confused me in regards to what next to look into...Right now the top 2 based on how i felt after talking to the brokers are Berkshire Hathaway and Florida Luxury Realty...Berkshire Hathaway from the beginning seemed like a more cleaner operation, since both offices i stopped into had that new home feeling and presented very professional.

When I got my property I had some support from my parents in financing, and we got some really good professional help, but with our current financial issues, that level of professional help is well beyond reach.

Some background: my friend is a tenant who has been living rent-free in a unit for over ten years but is a professional painter and has been painting numerous properties/units for the landlord in lieu of rental payments.

PROs:Adds a level of professionalismAccess to MLSNetworking with other agentsAccess to resources of TREC, TAR, NAR, SABOR, & other groupsListing your owner propertiesAbility to earn commissions (or given them up in order to get a deal)Ongoing education that keeps you at the forefront of the market, legal issues, & trendsCONs:More liability (assume professional liability)Some people just don't like RE agentsRealtor - often considered the last bastion of hope for people who have failed to launch a  successful career in anything else.Dues, Fees, Insurance, Expenses in GeneralSubject to rules and laws that don't apply to non-realtorsHaving to work with TREC (they are just very slow and cumbersome to work with)For me, I find it worth it to be a professional in my field.  

In particular, I want to get started renovating homes outside of the Northampton, MA area, where quaint country homes are a prime market for visiting professors and working professionals.