I tell my investor clients to buy 3 to 5 properties in one market then diversify into other geographically different markets.

I am currently a Realtor/property manager, one of my clients whose properties I managed and sold 1 of his flips, wants to go into business.

a client called me after seeing one of my craigslist ads looking for a home. she actually knows what home she wants and has communicated with the owner a month ago when it was for rent but nothing more then that. the home was up for rent and now its for sale. my client can afford about $2000 a month and about $5000 (maybe a little more) as a downpayment. what should i do in this situation to put this deal together.

There goal is to have the house purchased with the clients credit hits a certain number.

I have a client who needs hard money on his house?

I helped a client with renting out his condo after he relocated for school, which got me to thinking I could do this.

I have one client who owns about 150 units across 4 complexes who uses us exclusively for finding tenants for his properties.

Sometimes we should be peaceful to our clients, tenants and all other people around us.

MFRs often have more maintenance and clients involved.

The markets we are recommending to our investor clients for a balance between cash-flow and appreciation potential are Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Lehigh Acres (FL), and Phoenix (although it is tougher to find those deals there today).You may want to download the 2013 Housing Market Forecast from my website to help you better understand some of the market options available to you.Feel free to post any other questions you have.Continued success!