Close to a military base.

Just want to make sure all your bases are covered! 

Couple ways to size an umbrella policy, 1 is to analyze your assets and do it based off that, but I have always preferred to do it based on what is an amount that guarantees my insurance company would want to defend me. 1 million to start is pretty popular.

During the refi step, the bank will appraise the newly renovated home based on its new value.

The money you make is tax-free if it's your primary 2 out of the last 5 years (if you rent it for a while, I believe there are some taxes, but it's prorated on time based on what I remember - not tax advice).

I have a rental property where:1) The neighbor has a fence that is aligned with a telephone pole which may be the property marker. Long before he or I owned our houses at this location, the neighbor/owner at the time ...

I currently work in the property management field under an agency based out of Coralville, Iowa.

If you take a look at my previous post, I am brand new to real estate investing, although I have had a great career in both the creative and technology industries in NYC.I'm currently looking to purchase a single or multi family unit as a long term rental, and am exploring 4 markets - DFW being one of them.After a healthy amount of research, I am ready to dive more into the area, and would love to first connect with realtors who have a lay of the land (no pun intended), or anyone else who has a few minutes to shed some advice on what you're seeing in the area.Looking forward to connecting.Dylan you can still buy lots for sub 100k and we can put 3-4 units stacked on a .1 acre parcel with density of around 30-40 dwelling units through what's called a council use variance. takes a bit longer than buying but we build with 20% equity typically and target lots based on that price range.

Hey @Robert Alexis - I'm assuming based off of your previous post history that you're the buyer in this scenario. 

Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: 1%-1.4% rule dealsROI: 10-14%Cash flow: $150-$300/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B- These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.