I see more people want a fixer so that they can make improvements to the place and increase equity, and then get stuck when they realize that they don’t have the cash resources to do the work.

City of Joliet still looking to vastly increase fees on landlords, possible license and fee for all landlords and inspections of all single family rental properties.

Hi Amul,You will want to buy a property that is under market value and do some renovation to increase the value, so when you refinance, you will be able to get your initial capital back.

This is because my job pays good and have couple several salary increases scheduled.

No other major hurdles other than some weeks it's definitely a side job, getting new guests in, providing great customer service, cleaning/fixing the property.

With rates moving higher, it is likely that your rate will increase in the future.

I would just use what is easiest for your customer and know it is part of doing business. 

I think you will see in the relative short term increased rents in Crystal City, Pentagon City, Potomac Yard, Columbia Pike and maybe a few other close by neighborhoods.

Doing this will both increase cash flow and increase the value of the property.

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