I've sent you a private message, and when we speak I will be happy to share with you the much higher success rates for the deals we fund for those using those tools compared with the deals we fund for those who have not.

I could use some insight on the importance of hiring or at least speaking with a CPA and/or lawyer.

I just want to do it fairly...I also know I’m going to be holding this one vacant until June, Thats one of the downsides... but once I get it lined up with the school year I’ll be good... don’t want to have to evict... and kick a family so to speak. 

Sure you’re entitled to your opinion, but you seem to come across as a rude person. 

Awesome post Michael - it speaks to so many things that I am often try to express about realistic goals and expectations for investments.

While Iowa, statutorily speaking, appears to be a fairly Landlord friendly state (can cancel MtM leases without cause, etc.), it really depends on the judge you get. 

I can't speak for the rest of the country, but around here, people usually don't like to move during periods when school is in session, because they don't want to uproot their kids and have them start mid year in a new school. 

As far as sub-markets that depends on your criteria, but generally speaking the easy side is more desirable than the west side.

Please evaluate and lend opinionsForeclosure REO Bank asking for $135k2 Unit 4br/2b 1,687sq ftComps are low 160s high 180s But i will be conservative and say $160k for similar house sold with the same square footage The home from pictures look to be in fair condition and in a C+ neighborhood next to a military base.Firs step i went to get pre qualify with a bank to see an estimate on how much i qualified for$100k since this is not my first property (living in a SFH under VA loan) I would like to go with a HML to speak the process and go that route to BRRR the propertyHere are some question i have,1.

Really good podcast I enjoyed everyone and enjoyed listening to Chad, Brandon, and David speak.