Quote from @Katie Camargo: I'm just starting out as an investor (about to close on our 2nd investment property - this one is in Virginia and our other property is in North Carolina). 

We added some instant value to this one, changing fixtures, adding accent walls, and altering kitchen cabinets.

Im new here and recently  saw a threat about housing for insurance companies .

Purchase price: $215,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Long term new construction buy and hold.

@Dina Schmid if you are downtown and have a larger property you can do 125k plus a year.

@Lakshmi Middela in 30305 there was 2 listings that were 2Bed, 2.5BH that were closed for $3550 and $3500.

EMD before seeing the house and directly to someone else ... 

I would call them and send certified letter signature required or if nearby drive to their last known address.

My name is Michael, and I’m excited to join BiggerPockets and dive deeper into real estate investing!

Purchase price: $225,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Fit criteria of A and B rated school in good area that could appreciate over time.