@Dan KielySugar Land and Katy are family-friendly suburbs with good schools, a strong job market, and a safe environment, but have higher property taxes and commute times.

When we take over a property, and the rents are $400 less than what market is, as in your case, there' usually no way that resident can pay.

Not sure what market you are in but if its in an expensive market you will need a really high income to proceed.

These markets are not bad for landlords - they are landlord dreams.

The REI market in USVI is very unique as property values are being held down by economic pressures providing the opportunity for low buy in.Here's the link to the listing in case you are interested:  https://listings.coldwellbankervi.com/idx/details/listing/b3...

Could really use some senior help analyzing deals in my Southwest Louisiana market. 

I would expect to see property management, admin, marketing, and contract services (more than just lawn care.) 

Hi everyone, I'm new to real estate investing and have been doing some research.

We get about half of our properties from other companies that are tenant occupied so this is very common in my market. 

The real estate market in Greater New Orleans has undergone significant changes in recent months, making it both an intriguing and challenging time for buyers, sellers, and investors.