I put in $50,000 of my own money not to mention months away from my three kids while working on the home. 

If you subsequently purchased a property for 200k, would you count gains/losses against the 50k you now put in or against the 25k you started with as that’s what you’re actually out of pocket, depending on how you look at it.I hope I worded that clearly 

Often there is not enough sealant around the bolts that are put in and not having proper drain lines to lead away from the roof itself leads to ponding.

The easiest way is to Be prepared to lose the money you put in to the deal, and screw over the seller’s credit, or pay off the loan in full.

Put in a fair offer, get it inspected, then negotiate based on what's found with the plumbing.

Most try to do for 3-5 days to max revenues/occupancy limits.In terms of financing, yes plan to do a 20 down non conventional (maybe even DSCR) that will be put in an LLC and no need for quit claim deed, etc.Amit

But any business will bring stress, and you’ll have to put in the time to get the results you're after.

I won't have to worry about taking up nice tile or something--I plan to fix the plumbing and then will have to put in new wood laminate as it is.

I don't think I could put in all the effort it takes with our portfolio to say, "One day - years down the line, this will all be worth it when I see a tangible return on my investment."  

You get what you put in. eXp has tremendous training both video and live daily.