I also own a small renovation company that has operated in my are for nearly a decade. so my rehab cost on a property would be much more cost effective than hiring outside contractors.

The next day I literally quit my job and went out on my own in photography, and did that job for another 20 years as my own boss… making way more than the $36,000!  

Because if you don't have at least 20-30% (and that's probably being lenient), to put into this transaction (a solid $400-$600k), then I'm in total agreement that you need a capital PARTNER, and another very experienced person to help you actually develop/execute.  

This is what I would do if starting out in real estate and wanted to buy my own home and start getting rental income and experience.

These people are clearly the victim of some brilliant guru who told them how to retire early/escape the rat race/be their own boss/etc, but forgot to mention the part about it being really tough, and like 95% of people (rough estimate just from my brief experience here on BP) fail. 

How is the tenant base from your experience owning rentals here?

Slightly worried about higher personal retaliation or damage to property than if I were driving an ordinary car, incognito car.Thank you BP!

Think of it this way:                - Buyer A: $100K Price seller to compensate 5% (2.5% to each) to listing and seller's broker VS Buyer B: $98K Price and buyer compensates their own broker.

Each state will have their own contracts, laws, etc. 

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