We bought our first property in the Smokies in 2005 and now currently own 5 and manage about 30.We now have a lifetime income stream from the 5 properties, with modest mortgages on just two of them.  

This can be a combo of zillow listings, craigslist, etc but the best thing would be a rent roll from a property manager confirming a higher market rent. 

@Joseph Davini I'm more in the multifamily space than single-family space, we own and operate a few multifamily properties in Jacksonville but we do manage some single-family rentals as well, so I'll be speaking from that space.

It’s been an exhilarating journey, and one aspect I’ve found particularly fascinating is the critical role of property management in optimizing investment returns.

(He has them manage the units, but it is not required.)2.  

I am from North Carolina but manage my current rental arbitrage properties in Medellin, Colombia & Rio de Janeiro Brazil.Now, I am looking to start buying real estate - likely in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina where I am from, but also open to new markets.I stretched myself very thin on my arbitrage business, so my cash is very low. 

@Carter Buckingham Definitely check with the park manager and/or owner to see if this can be done there, if you decide to go this route if purchasing mobile homes in a community. 

This is privately arranged property management. 

With a .6% ROE and a current inflation rate of 3.3% year over year, you are losing ground unless the projected appreciation rate of your property is high enough to overcome these negative numbers.

Hi all,Does anybody have any recommendations for architects who are self-certified and specialize in Chicago residential properties including 2 flats (what we have)? I'm interested in talking to someone about getting ...