Is it worth going to Grant Cardone 10x Growth Conference?

Business-friendly markets with growth in jobs, population, wages, and rents!

Is your goal to create cash flow, equity growth, or both?

Marketwise, you want to look at not only growth, but also supply constraint.

For simplicity I would use the  5 year average growth rate for your area.

I've been working with my handyman for several years now and would like him to not only do a good portion of the reno, but oversee the other contracts for tasks he doesn't do.

Here's how I do it.First, and foremost, I want to make sure there is good population growth, at the MSA level and the local level.

@Justin Wawrzyniak the easiest and most effective way to manage your rentals like a pro is to start using a property management software that will automate most of your tasks. 

Old growth hardwood is extremely durable.4.

Here in Kansas City we rented for a while before buying and, again, it seems like we perfectly timed being out of the market and getting back in, to miss any growth and buy at/near the top again -- and then get taken advantage of by the trades before moving in.So, not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but that is kind of the "mindset" I have going into this, but I know I need to change.As far as my plans for making a change, I've tried to take some of the BP advice to heart and I am going to the Mid-America REI club meeting tomorrow.