As for rate, it is an investment property so I don't know of anybody getting 6 or below on investment.

The amount of digital ink that is spilled on this site about LLC's and how to set up complex structures  by folks who can hardly be called investors is a bit maddening to me as it keeps folks from actually investing dues paralysis by analysis due to things that really do not mater a great deal.

A friend has a two-flat investment property, with both units currently rented out.

A good rule of thumb is to ensure that the tenant’s income is at least three times the monthly rent to ensure they can comfortably afford it.The process typically starts by collecting a rental application from the tenant that includes personal details, employment information, and rental history.

I am 4.5 yrs out of college and work with a telecom real estate fund and have always wanted to invest in real estate on my own.

While cities, as a whole, are also able to change rules, typically those take far more time, and allow for more people to share input first.  

She runs all of the books for her multiple investment properties as well as her assisted living business that she owns.

He invests primarily in and around Indianapolis, although he moved to Austin.

Hey Seth,Great to have you here and it is fantastic that you're getting into RE investing.

Scenarios like this have always been my fear if I invest out-of-state or far away.