I had em haul it away for parts for 300 cash.

At least I'll have learned something from the attempt, whether it's how to (or how not to) market, talk with sellers, calculate comps, compare management companies, etc.I would love to make some money in the process, but if I don't I'm willing to stick it out for the long haul.

Right now If I was to buy anything publically traded it might be energy, Specifically oil and natural gas for the long haul.

Then, I loaded up a u-haul trailer with what I thought I needed and drove across country.

A good tenant that's really dug in for the long haul is worth their weight in gold.

As I left for work the other day, I saw the owner's contractor standing out in front of the house and a big ol' dumpster.... getting ready to haul off some debris as requested by the city I imagine.

Nights and Weekends hauling garbage, cleaning rentals, etc can be a terrific way to make an impression on them, learn about the business, and get some money while doing it.

I cannot really imagine any scenario in which you would come out ahead over the long haul by going that route.

If you are in real estate for the long haul you will have plenty of time to list your own properties down the road.

I hear they eventually pay off, but I hope you're in it for the long haul with a good chunk of money set aside to make it pay off.