I will be involved in the process of turning some of my cities struggling neighborhoods back into quality areas wherein people can feel safe and happy to live.

Do it because it increases your quality of life and/or passive solar heat but don't expect it to increase house value like say the addition of a outdoor living space like a deck or patio might.

The financing on a deal makes or breaks a return and that it tied to lease terms, quality of the tenants, location, and loan size being sought.

Every town has their spots that are in demand, and others that are dead, without knowing the area, it's easy to buy in the wrong spot.There's many investors that are putting their money out there, trusting someone else to make judgments as to the quality of construction, areas, local economies, etc., and many of them are going to be kicking themselves for not checking them out themselves.

Low risk, since you're investing a very small amount of money compared to SFHs.Then there are disadvantages: possibly lower quality tenants, lower quality homes.

I am looking to partner up with an experienced GC to rehab houses to flip. I have my ducks in a row but need someone professional to perform from start to finish. Anyone know of someone they can recommend?

But primarily I am a buy and hold investor.My goal is to rehab to a level where it will attract a higher quality of tenant plus be as indestructible as possible without breaking the bank.Here are the areas where I have questions:1.

@Gautam VenkatesanHere is a link that talks about the PHP designation.http://www.nationalreiau.com/php/I don't believe their is an advantage to hold the designation, but would be interested in the quality of education that is provided.

There is so much information here, it's going to take me a year to read it all and the quality of people, experts, and advice is by far the best I have found.

It comes down to what you believe will give you the best quality of life.To balance out the emotional component if the decision, you may want to have a well thought out plan of what to do with the money so that it doesn't evaporate.