Remember that you'll have costs associating with turnover, and a month's vacancy can eat up that rent increase that you just got...)Good luck!

We got away with not having to do any surveys since no permits were pulled-- we just had to provide an itemized list of everything we did (trash removal, new carpet, new paint, new countertops, new appliances).

I'd say if investors could get a hold of a National Association of RE Appraiser's Appraisal Techniques or similar study guide for new appraisers, at the introduction level, you better understand what appraisers do, why there are certain considerations made and the basis for weighting factors in the valuation process.

I tend to believe that almost everyone in Denver who sponsors a club/association/meeting is doing it both because he/she has something that they are proud to offer, and because they see the value of networking.

It is called the Oregon Revised Statutes, and in less time than it took me to write this post I, having no prior expose to said Oregon Revised Statutes, was able to determine that Chapter 100 section 450 (and some associated sections) defines HOA lien prioritiesUtilities are a more complicated question.

I generally buy homes that are not on the corners of busier roads (I like to be nestled back in the neighborhoods, like most home owners.) I've got one rental, however, that's on a corner lot on a two lane road tha...

Estimated costs associated with doing this?

I would like to get a security deposit and signed lease in place ahead of time.The new tenant is an associate of the family across the street from mine.

@Eric Blanchard A mentor will be a great way to learn but I have kids (they aren't 16 yet) and I don't know that I would want them going to any REIA and associating with a bunch of adult strangers at age 16.

However, her current rent is about 20%-25% below market based on a casual loopnet survey.