Beams are more cost efficient -- expect to pay about $175-225 per beam and expect to need beams every 3' or so (could be more or less).

But you've got to be prepared to spend a fair bit of energy property hunting, and be ready to pounce quickly.

Of course, I still have lots of energy and still like lots of action every day, but now I evaluate that differently that I did when I was 25.Thanks for any comments or suggestions you may have.Russ H

This results in maybe 1 to 2 deals the first year even if they are a dud in creating additional business.The first 10 years as an agent goes usually like this.First 3 years is 80% new business and 20% from your existing sphere of influence.Next 3 years is about 50% new business and 50% repeat business.Next 4 years is about 20% new business and 80% repeat business.It's not that you aren't getting new business it's that by now you have a group of people that you know and want to work with on a daily basis and do not want the ONE OFF deals that take a bunch of your time and energy.

So it seems clear that a LC is quite a bit less liquid than a house, and that is a considerable negative to for an investor who chooses to sell on LC rather than keep the house as a rental.Investors that I'm familiar with who sell on LC, do so rather than keep as a straight rental, to shift the maintenance burden to the buyer, rid themselves of typical landlord obligations and tenant calls, get a down payment that is more than a security deposit, and get a stickier tenant/buyer who makes improvements and has emotional connection to the house and thus will stay long term, maybe even pay off the place eventually.

Market value anywhere between 250 and 300KWe need to move due to health issues of my daughter.I'm approved for a VA loan for 250K and can find quite a bit of house around the area for that price.My dilemma is that in order to sale my current house I really need to make some improvements.

APARTMENT 2: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Efficiency w/spacious living area & large closet This apartment features New Central Heat and Air Conditioning, paint, carpet and tile in the bath, kitchen and entry.

Since the owner is leaving, I'd try to get title with a Sub-2 and then lease it as that will give you the authority to make repairs, improvements, contract labor, address assessments and any legal matter that arise like code violations.

My goal is to purchase homes at a good value and do some cosmetic improvement then rent the properties out.

Thanks BTW love the app thus far...looking forward to updates and improvements.