Harris proposed tax credits for builders, cutting red tape, and a $25,000 down payment assistance for first-time buyers.

So he way overpaid and now 6 years later the properties are barely worth what he paid for - we have seen about 50% appreciation here in Milwaukee in the last 6 years.In fairness, turn-key providers have to make a profit, so they have to cut a slice out of the deal.

If it is later in the project, and most of the money is spent, well that is where reserves come in (hopefully those aren't blown through).If you have more time than money, you go in and do work that you would prefer to have hired (i.e. cut new beds and put down mulch yourself versus paying the landscapers...).

I'll look at cutting that down. 

Investor Consequences: Deferred Maintenance: Reduced rental income might force some investors to cut back on repairs, leading to property deterioration over time.

I really liked the guy and I don't want to cut him loose, but this is business. 

It's still just over 3 weeks away, but questions are already ramping up regarding the impact of the Fed's rate cut on mortgage rates.

If you have to evict in Chicago, don't cut corners, and hire an attorney. 

If you think rents will continue growing and values will continue growing, then buying before rates are cut could be good.  

For now though my dad and I were talking about him getting a property in Miami that I could manage with him and for a cut and for some first experience.