In summer, the electric is higher, but the gas is lower so it pretty much evens out over the year.

You could trim your expenses by eliminating property management - you can absolutely do this yourself on a 6-unit, even as a newbie.

He has even helped an associate of mine who was hospitalized the week she was taking Master Broker.

If a HELOC isn't an option due to Texas laws, you could consider a cash-out refinance with another property or a portfolio loan, even if you want to keep your current rate.

With 56% appreciation rates in less than 10 years, even the stock market can't beat North Carolina!

- Unlikely $60/hour3) Even with all payroll taxes, insurance, etc., they are making a profit margin on that hourly charge.Another way PMCs usually make a markup on maintenance, is that they send you all invoices on their letterhead, or from a maintenance company they actually own.

Common sources of such properties include:Foreclosures: Homes that have been repossessed by banks due to non-payment.Distressed Properties: Homes that are in poor condition and need a lot of work.Auctions: Properties sold at auction for below market value.Off-market Deals: Properties that aren't listed on the MLS but are available for sale through direct outreach or networking.The key is to buy a property at a price low enough to ensure that even after renovations, the home will appraise for a higher value.2.

If I recall correctly, Rent Redi even gives them the option to pay using a credit card. 

Even if you have a higher return in the stock market, you'd be doing it with a lower basis after tax and it will take a long while to recoup from that. 

That claim can not be even remotely true.