Great to have you on board, and its great to know that we have such awesome Podcast fans.  

Noted that you are not a big fan of turnkey but what other options do I have if I want to invest in Real Estate away from my local market?...

LouisUnit #1: 2b/ 1bRent: $700-800/ monthlyCondition: FairUpgrades: Paint every room, update bathroom fixtures, Fix kitchen floor (bubbling laminate), replace ceiling fans, A/C unit needed (but already ducted)Unit #2: 3b/1b & officeRent: Owner Occupied & rent 2 bedrooms @ $400/ monthly per roomCondition: FairUpgrades: Paint rooms, Replace carpet in three rooms, chair rail &baseboard needed in kitchen, **This unit runs on radiant heat, no A/C ducts**Property Overall: Needs Roof work, wall in detached garage to be replaced, Old radiant heat in 2nd unit is concerning, basement is dry, some chipping paint in 2nd unit, better location than Prop #1, No off street parking, 

I am a big fan of Google Voice.

That quote included the bathroom fan/light combo, smoke detectors, outlets & switches, as well as the can lights.We had to provide the ceiling fans, bathroom light fixtures, dining room light, and counter pendant lights.

I'm Bruce from the Seattle area, and my wife, Tamar, and I have been fans of the podcasts since we started listening to them in July.

I'm Bruce from the Seattle area, and my wife, Tamar, and I have been fans of the podcasts since we started listening to them in July.

I am not a fan of combining a HELOC with a mortgage.  

I am not a big fan of partnering with contractors.

Huge fan of the podcast and all your your help!