Value increase is the way to wealth, but extreme value rises only happened in markets where supply is highly constrained (East and West Coast).

Second, when we do get that big rise in values here in McKinney, I figure we can always sell the McKinney house, build a smaller house that reflects our kids moving out (I've almost got both out the door- hopefully this year they'll be producing on their own) and the overall desire I think many of us get to simply and downsize as we get older. 

Rents are very high right now and homes prices are still low but rising.

When in fact there is more people that think they want or need to do this than there are deals in most markets.. and that's buy a long shot.... there are only so many FSBO's out there the rest of real estate is transacted in the RE INDUSTRY by licensed individuals who do this for a living and a career.So if people want in the industry get in the industry.... if you want to buy and sell real estate then get your money together and go forth and do that.. but to do it with no money no credit and just trying to sucker people into crappy deals I see NO honor in that.. and I see it as a huge time suck and failure for the vast majority of people who are influenced by this romantic notion that this is the way to make big money.Sure some do it NO doubt.. but then again some become sports stars and some make it big in what ever business they choose.. the cream rises to the top.. but I submit the successful wholesaler who actually makes big money is far and few between and would succeed at almost any business the tried..

The cost of living rises every year and there for it follows that a landlord, in order not to lose money, increases rent every year. 

The only areas that are still on the rise are Brownsville and East New York.

Supply and rise in supply are inhibited. 

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Hi everyone,I am Ian Kurela and am a rising junior at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio.

However, your ability to get financing in an LLC (or even other entities) will likely come down to, at least in major part, your credit worthiness as a borrower, as was mentioned previously.A hard money loan will likely be more asset-based than typical financing, but often these lenders are looking for shorter terms and are often used in conjunction with fix and flips more so than with long term rentals.Check around and see what options start to rise to the surface.