That would be my #1 rec, I know I'm biased as an agent myself, but what you pay an agent to sell your properties for you, is worth it if you have a good one!

If you live in the property for two years and want to sell, you won't pay capital gains tax, so that is just another thing to keep in mind. 6.

I have a friend that I just taught amortization to as he is trying to quickly pay off his mother's FHA loan to remove a co-signer, then cash out refi (yes, I explained interest rates right now).

You will certainly pay a premium for turnkey, but if your long-term goals are appreciation and stable yet modest growth, it is certainly advisable.

My clients are seeing about a $100-500 cash flow after property values and insurance went up.  

Even in the San Fernando Valley.A couple of questions I would ask your agent (as these are things I go over with my clients):1.

.- Maintaining Property Value: Renting to reliable tenants who pay on time and take care of the property helps maintain its value.

While the market is stalling a little my wife and I are considering the "Shred Method" to pay off some of these properties faster.

I assume since I have plenty of basis, I would pay no tax as I'm not overdrawing my basis.

My wife and I were OK with their fees because we were lead to believe that they worked with certain banks to maximize credit card lines to get their clients the amount they requested.