Quote from @Jake Dunsmore: Hey Tony, I am a investment real estate agent here in Kansas City buying/selling off market deals very frequently.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

The website was super easy to use and the prospective tenants were able to submit an application, which gave me their income, credit, and background information.

Purchase price: $10,000 Cash invested: $75,000 New construction, purchased a home in condemned form form being I could do repairs and wife could sale being her real estate firm What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

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A real head scratcher. 

The reason I say could is because your current income, tax situation, and real estate investments can dictate if buying real estate might benefit you.

I'll hit two things real quick and hopefully they help.

Unless you or your wife can qualify as real estate professional status and claim passive non-cash losses against your active income.

I’ve seen firsthand how being plugged into a strong local network can help you find off-market deals or avoid costly repairs.PS: Did you know Cleveland’s real estate market has some of the most affordable properties compared to other major metros in the US?