NOTE: the largest builder in our state put them under contract for $100K per, then backed out saying there would be too much sitework and tried to get them for $75K each - they sold for average of $122K.7. 150% ROI in 18 months - no sweat...hahUnicorn, but certainly worth the work/trouble.It's just too expensive to build in most cases these days...this is one of my strong conclusions.Thanks for your earlier feedback!

Not all of it's expensive either. 

Of course, I tend to focus on distressed properties which means I get them for well under the average market cost. 

The issue is, I fell for his traps and gave him 75% of the payment (around 35k) because he kept saying he needed it to get done soon and I did not want to extend my lease too much because it was very expensive to do so.

If you're hiring a property management company, make sure to do your due diligence and choose a reputable company with experience in the area.Financials: It's important to crunch the numbers and make sure the rental income will be enough to cover expenses and generate a profit.

Hey Randee, totally can relate with you being from an expensive real estate market - I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

House was my primary but I moved out of area for a job offer. Turned it into a rental property & bought a new primary in new city. Hired a PM, who hired & arranged for a move- out cleaner. I get the bill a mon...

So, if I found properties sold for an average of 10% more in the comp area, I would adjust that comp down 10% to compare it to the Subject's area.

., Hapeville, GA 30354I've spoken to SketchHaus and an independent architect and it's averaging around $4,000 - $5,000 including the layout and plans to have approved permits.

There is also absolutely no defense that these are not "business communications" as it is the business of the average wholesaler, agent or other investor to look for off-market properties as part of their business operations.