The big value-add for SEO firms is not industry knowledge but an understanding of how to build SEO models and do analysis with data that is collected as you go.AdWords is another strategy that tends to generate quicker turnaround (but at a higher cost per click).

It's not enough to know that over the next 5 years, your purchase of an investment is likely to generate say, one and a half million dollars in actual net cash flow.You also want to know: how much will that asset be worth (vs now)?

2) Just live off of net cash flow that the paid off properties are generating each month?

The security deposit goes with the lease/property not with the individuals that are on the lease.

You could put the water in your name and then charge the water individually to each unit.  

A conventional mortgage will give you a longer term and bette rates (15/30yr, 4.3% or so) but require the property to be owned individually.

I have looked at comps (Versailles, Strata, P&P, and so on) which are "filled" and generating the rents I would like, however I am concerned that the "A Type" market I am shooting for is extremely limited, and could be eliminated should Allentown start swinging back the other direction.

Hello Everybody, I am thinking of creating an networking event for all ( investors, lenders, wholesalers, agents, etc.. ).Either in the Houston or Cypress Area. if any is interested please let me know, looking forward to connect with like minded individuals!  

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In situations where I can't match the color and most of the paint is in good shape I'll simply repaint individual walls that need it as opposed to painting out an entire place if it can be avoided.