We had an inspection done and and then negotiated the price down to $197,000 from $250,000 based on the fact we would allow my husband's step dad rent a room during ski season, the faulty roof, and other issues with the property.

The best thing you can do for yourself (and most brokerages may actually require this, I'm sure it varies by state), is to shadow another agent and put yourself in a position where you can learn as an assistant.  

@Jaime Powell - hey, we are based in the ATL, and I've closed several loans (fix/flip, rental, STR) in the Augusta market.  

Our political system is broken, democracy has reached it's limit in an ever increasinlgly complex world that is hard to understand for people, so they basically give up and just vote based on emotion and ideology.

Last but not least, based on the size of the home, I try to find other properties with the same "footprint" that may be "for sale" or have been "sold" which may give you an idea of what the subject property may look like. 

Consult with legal professionals to ensure compliance and protect your interests.Emergency Fund: Maintain a reserve fund for unexpected expenses, vacancies, or periods of economic downturn.Regular Maintenance: Implement proactive maintenance measures to preserve the value of your properties and minimize the risk of costly repairs.Long-Term Perspective: Adopt a long-term investment strategy and avoid making impulsive decisions based on short-term market fluctuations.

I would never buy anything in NYC, terrible landlord laws, and super high pricing you are lucky to get 3% a year All my rentals are about 20% NET (based on cash purchases,) in the Cleveland markets.

Hello, my name is Joe and I'm based in Chicago, IL.

This is a smart bunch so any sources or even logical approaches as to how one might find these numbers via research would be greatly appreciated :)I've done two separate top-down analysis based on census data, IRS data, and surveys, but those differ quite bit. 

Attorneys dont really like working based off of someone's work but they were able to salvage it and save some billable hours there.