Not sure if that's how it would play out if rates go higher, but it seems to make sense that it could.Finally, I think an investor's strategy will probably differ depending on where they are in their investing career. 

I’ve started playing around with listsource.

This industry is demanding, deals don't just land in your lap.I wasn't sure I'd get into it full time, but for now I am, and I think it is a big challenge if you've got another job competing for your attention - especially at the beginning.

Remembered that you can get an electric on-demand hot water heater too. this would save you electricity. 

The last time I tried, I tried to do all repairs myself and I played property manager.  

To keep it simple Liquid Cash (Down Payment + Reserves )Credit Score / Credit history Depending on the size of the deal Net-worth comes into play Experience Background check 

My contact at Zillow mentioned this a mainly a play to try to get Seller leads to zillow agents. 97%+ of the sellers that click the button to sell their home ended up not wanting to go through with the zillow instant offer....they then know that the owner wants to sell and send that lead to an advertiser to try to take the listing....

Understanding the demand for rentals in your area is very important.

The difference between what he is paying in rent and market rent is approximately $3k per month.As many of you know, to start a holdover case is going to take a minimum of four months to get him out and could take as long as a year if the tenant knows how to play the game.I offered to help him out with moving costs but the amount he came up with is way too high. 

Robert Kiyosaki talks about having learned a lot about investing from playing the game of monopoly as a kid.