I realize there are tons of resources out there- but as a beginner learning the game, its hard to top being able to physically spend time in the area and be able to physically go and see properties before putting offers in.

To do so... screen well, select well, have a well written rental agreement, make sure the tenant understands the rental agreement and enforce the rental agreement.

I would love to say I've got all home runs, but you can win a game with singles and doubles.The quick stats.Purchased via auction.com for 86,000 with a partner.Renovated, all cosmetic, paint, carpet, tile, some appliances, etc, etc.

Creating other streams of income is the name of the game I play as well.Since you plan on holding rental property, check out this video for quick tips on how to evaluate deals as they come along:

One thing you may want to watch out for....sometimes the investors who have been in the game for a long time and have made a lot of money, especially at this price point, have not kept up with maintenance, or have purposely neglected maintenance because they knew they would be cashing out soon.

The wife and I's game plan is to find a turnkey SFH and that we can do a little rehabbing/upgrading to, adding value over the course of 1-2 years.

Your experience will work out well investing.To get someones attention on BP type @ and the first three letters of their name select the correct one from the list at the window bottom.

With a property in that price point, I would probably proceed now with the listing agent rather than backtrack to find your own agent and risk being too late to the game.

The FOOD selection in the city dominates the suburbs to no end however.Once in the Suburbs getting around is far easier than in the city to be honest.

I was just out there this past summer visiting a buddy and checking out an Astros game.