I really can't emphasize how important this deeper, more focused understanding of the property is if you intend to leverage your handyman skills, build a hands-on portfolio, and reap the significantly increased benefits of locally investing in this kind of real estate over the long haul.

People are emphasizing quality of life and want to be here.Challenge and technology both create opportunities.

This can’t be emphasized enough..... not just email.... but actual phone conversation.

I’ll spare you the Einstein quote about this, but I need to emphasize the importance of compounding.

Change your story each month as different stories will resonate with different people AND use each story to emphasize one of your “who do you know…” questions.

And I know I wrote about this above but I want to emphasize this again...this is where it gets frustrating.While Fannie/Freddie don't have seasoning on a "no cash out loan" and lender could STILL require 6 months or 12 months.  

In our coin-op laundry at our 8-plex, we post instructions about cleaning the lint filter before/after each load in the dryer, but I haven't emphasized that with our tenants in units with w/d hookups where they supply their own appliances.  

I just want to emphasize, if you want to keep things passive, hire a good property manager. 

I can't emphasize enough- ask yourself "if the worst case scenario happens, can I live with it?"

I cant over emphasize the neccesity of an investor friendly bank or loan officer.