It's great to have another active investor join our ranks.

The 2% rule is awesome, but tough to find - especially in good neighborhoods or larger metropolitan areas.

Can the Subject property be updated/improved and will those repairs help capture more dollars in the value range of the neighborhood?

The duplex is in a neighborhood of all SFH and was build in the 50s.

The Crime Map breaks bigger cities into specific neighborhoods and you can see exactly what kind of crimes and how often for a particular neighborhood.

It all depends on what properties are selling for in that particular neighborhood similar to the one you are interested in purchasing.

One house is a early 2000's CBS home with a pool in a middle class neighborhood.

When I am looking for a house I always ask my realtor what they think needs to be fixed before it can be rented :)I also look at the surrounding neighborhood houses (if possible) to see if I have missed anything.Test: When you think it is ready, put it on the market and take note of your potential tenants feedback.

Out of nowhere he has requested back money from grounds keeping he has performed since January.Originally I was going to have a neighborhood landscaper keep the property.The tenant stated that he would do it.

Find a great area, find a great neighborhood, ask for reviews, and make a plan.