The ones that are stated over and over seem to be job growth, population growth and absorption.

I don't think they have any ability to draw from my account, and even if they did, I can keep that account empty.

Work on overcoming those or find others who complement your abilities.

I do not like the asbestos shingles or siding, but if the deal is good enough....Inside, most families look at 3/2 as a minimum, perhaps a house has a 3/1 with ability to add a 2nd bath.

But the security, lower fire risks, ability to survive weather (so long as it's not in a low lying area, LOL) and lower utility costs is a big plus!

It requires the ability to find good deals, build a team of excellent contractors, manage costs, etc, and to do it for a living you have to be able to replicate the process over and over again.

The little I know about REITs suggests that they are not suitable for high risk, high growth projects (ie rehabs of small properties & similar)Thanks!

I recommend researching such things as an an area's projected growth, renters to owners, community development, business growth, etc.Good luck.

In the same message, I told them about the comments that I'd read about Water Districts putting a lien on a house if tenant did not pay a bill.

Anything done once can be repeated, the 2nd time is typically much easier too as your business model should show you.Originally posted by J Scott:Nope, I want to build a solid business based on repeatable systems and processes that allows me to make a lot of money while doing very little work and causing me very little frustration.From wikipedia Laziness (also called indolence) is a disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to do so.