You'll also get access to off market deals that typically have less competition. 

In a free market the rents would reflect the scarcity of a great product but the government tries to meddle in the free market which at least in the short term increases the scarcity. 

Airbnb- house go off the market for housing.  

When you do renovate, what are the long-term plans with it to have it stand out in such a popular market?

To be "bullet proof," diversity is key ESPECIALLY when investing in one sub-market.

Unlike doorloop which I use some features are not available for mobile devices.

Is anyone here looking into opportunities in Markets in Europe (Portugal, Spain, etc)?

Hi @Kathleen Park - In my opinion, any type of HOA fee should be paid for by the housing provider, but if you want to account for it in the rent (if the market allows), then increase the rent by $100.What does this TAP program do, and what's the purpose of it?

Quite often I see the seller requiring some type of downpayment, with interest only payments (usually higher than market rates) for X years, with a balloon payment due at the end of the term. 

RESI agents have to focus on marketing themselves first and foremost becasue in this market listings are money in the bank plain and simple.