I noticed a house for sale that caught my attention. 


So you just need to decide if you want to run a 6 month rental where you provide utilities & appliances and maybe furniture, and if you do then what you want to charge for that service. 

After a month or so of getting the house ready, I've fallen in love with improving the home and managing everything the property needs.This leads to the main purpose of this post.

., reduce the sales price).

I would also suggest reviewing credentials...50% of the PM firms in the city are not licensed brokers or agents affiliated with brokers....and most of the agents that claim to manage are focused on residential sales...not a great fit.

A lot of properties seem to be up for sale in there to areas, can anyone explain or perhaps it's just me.

This may be the best time to secure a property, live in it (and less than 20% as a primary), then move or reassess the plan in a year after your mortgage implication is up.

Thanks for your service, brother.

After having those learning experiences, what are you looking to do?

I am looking for $150 a door after ALL (PITI, vacancy, capex, maint, 10% prop management) expenses.