Knowing the numbers is one of the most important components. 

Use the average life span of each component, divide the cost by # of years and use that annual cost added up as your "Reserves", and then add Maintenance costs on top of that...

I'm very careful posting on Social Platforms as well.Good luck with your new W2.

Again, if you use a good real estate agent, they should have 3-4 good, reliable, fair contractors for each major component of a housing unit on speed dial.  

I am a rookie at real estate investing and would like help on how we should announce to our friends and family we are interested in purchasing rental properties in our area. We are specifically looking for duplex and ...

We only show the unit to applicants that meet our income requirements and do not have disqualifying items such as inadequate job history, multiple evictions, unacceptable social media, unacceptable criminal history, etc.

Even better opportunities are found in some of the outlying smaller communities like Shelton where they have easy access to Olympia (20 minutes), less expensive cost of living, and far less political and social drama than in Seattle.  

Factors such as employment and demand are two key components to take into consideration when evaluating which markets to invest in, as you well know.

Also added smart features such as smart outlets and networking components to make this home both Google and Amazon ready.

Factors such as employment and demand are two key components to take into consideration when evaluating which markets to invest in, as you well know.