Just keep an eye on the dates of the sale, and make sure you are using actual sales numbers, as apposed to zestimates.I found I was pretty accurate this way prior to getting MLS access.

Keep your eye on the prize and never give up!

I run a small local lawn care company - and $200 a month for the property that you described in my eyes is a rip off.

The principal's eyes opened really wide and before he could stop the answer, Harry replied, 'Bubble gum.' 6) Ms.

Might I be better off simply hiring a company to screen tenants and 'hire' friends/family to keep an eye on the place.

I understand this is a very wild eyed way of doing things but my credit is trashed (rebuilding as we speak/ cash only!)

I think getting one or two of those to start off might be the way to go, especially since I don't really NEED more than I live in now, I might as well keep my costs low, I suppose.It is getting to be a good time to buy though, so I'll keep an eye out for just the right place for me as I get my savings up.Thanks!

I look at an investment through the eyes of a fix and rent investor not a fix and flip where a rental income of 1.5% would be adequate and a stronger retail market may exist.

I want to know what they owe, how long they've owned, what they've done to the place in terms of rehab, if they have any recent appraisals, what they want for the place, wether they'll do any seller financing and how, and most importantly in my eyes, why they're selling (not in any particular order).

REI and PM is his specialty so he's keeping an eye out for what I'm looking for.