Purchase price: $1,150,000 Cash invested: $200,000 Sale price: $1,599,000This beautifully renovated single-story home features 4 spacious bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms, situated on a 9,000+ sqft lot in a tranquil cul-de-sac.

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $300,000 Sale price: $1,300,000 Luxury build in the city of Bellaire, ongoing project.

@Kristin MathernI would pay it given no keys were provided, it wasn’t specifically addressed/mentioned in your lease, you were provided the opportunity to address/fix yourself with a 25-30 dollar replacement from Lowe’s/Home Depot, and lastly, it was an existing situation that could have been avoided/prevented at move in.

Purchase price: $184,000 Cash invested: $92,000 This is an international investment in Split, Croatia NOT Santa Barbara, California.

Investing in Wisconsin and Illinois is a great move—both states offer solid opportunities for multifamily and single-family rentals.If you’re looking to connect with like-minded investors or agents, I’d recommend joining local real estate meetups or REIA groups in the areas you’re targeting.

Works for many agents but those are all miserable (in my opinion) and I don't do any of them.With you avg prices around $360k (and maybe 2.5% or so your side), you really only need to do about six transactions to hit your target.

This bodes well for long-term equity growth.Rising Rents: The uptick in rental prices shows a strong demand for rental properties and could lead to better cash flow for investors.Economic Strength: Reading has a diverse economy, with key sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and education providing stability.Rental Demand: Low vacancy rates signal that people are actively renting in the area, which is essential for scalability.Future Development: Any upcoming infrastructure projects or new businesses could further boost the market.With these positive trends, it seems like Reading could be a scalable rental market.

Should I invest something long term(ie stock market) or is there a better short term opportunity that I’m not thinking of.  

Purchase price: $1,150,000 Cash invested: $200,000 Sale price: $1,599,000 Welcome to your dream home!

From a financial standpoint, the key is to ensure you're purchasing properties at a price low enough to make rehab costs and refinance achievable.