Even in the so called good areas there are small pockets of those neighborhoods that you want to shy away from.

I have been looking around on Bigger pockets for a month or so and do not see a ton of activity in my area (I might not be looking in the right areas of the site).

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Hello,Appreciate if someone can please advise and explain the "Annualized Total Return" calculation on Bigger Pockets Rental Property Calculator.

@Sharon GutowskiWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I was constantly reading references to Bigger Pockets but was reluctant to check it out.

I'm turning to the Bigger Pockets community and hoping someone is willing to help me out! 

You land 1 pocket deal and it’ll more than pay for your license ;)

There are other ways to fund your investments than traditional loans.there is a podcast from bigger pockets that's I absolutely recommend.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/biggerpockets-podcast-235-find-fund-real-estate-deals-anson-young/

Such expenses can include travel to and from a property, out of pocket costs to make a property to look presentable and any cost to a broker to maintain a license.Since she is considered self-employed - she may be eligible to put a large portion of her earnings towards a retirement account.Since you plan to acquire more properties - you should make sure the depreciation is calculated correctly.