Glad to hear you've decided on a market, have a plan, and budget in place!

I am a seasoned marketer for Window Installers.

Knowledge of local markets, state tax laws and being a real estate investor are all important in your search for a CPA.

If it is off market I pay them myself.

Brian Chesky (Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb) said they have realized 5 major things to dominate this market. 1.

I have done this a few times myself and have a few basic recommendations:1) Make sure the seller owns the property free and clear and that it's very clear to both parties whether the arrangement involves a deed of trust or contract for deed2) If a balloon payment is involved, be sure to assess your ability to refinance and make that balloon payment in the future- optional extensions can help manage this risk3) Understand the tax implications if the interest rate is notably above or below market rates4) Get title insurance! 

You will have far more control of the investment and start building a ton of equity in a high appreciating market that can serve you well down the road.OOS investing is great if you can make it work, but it comes with plenty of risks. 

Hi all -I have a house on the market that is not selling.

Days On Market (DOM) are trending up everywhere - suggest you find out the trend for Akron.It's now Fall - there's a decent in drop in all things real estate after Labor Day when they kids go back to school.Next drop is after Halloween when consumers go into Holiday mode.How often are you dropping your asking rent?

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