Over the last 5 years you're looking at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of just 3.11%. 

It's a cash-flowing property I've had for years and I ultimately decided to keep it and do a cash-out refi to purchase the next one.

Indy was 8 years ago, I know many that left there and went to a better overall market, All the best 

what happens if you need to replace a dishwasher in year 1, another dishwasher in year 2, a washer in year 3, the HVAC in year 3, and the roof in year 4? 

I was born and raised in the Mill Creek area, and owned a few properties there for several years.

I can start with 2-3 properties and have proof of funds and a 4-year business history in the U.S.

Purchase price was $75,000, made $75,000 in renovations/repairs over the years.

The investor must consider whether the potential property value increase or other benefits outweigh this loss.I've recently seen a HELOC offer with no interest for the first 10 years.

For long-term rentals, we charge a leasing fee (50% of the first month's rent for a 1 year lease), plus a 10% monthly management fee, when we have a tenant in place.

I remember hearing on the BP real estate podcast at some point Scott describing how selling an investment property after 5ish years and trading it in for a more expensive property was the right move financially.