I also had some help so giving a specific time is hard to estimate.IMO, you should hold decent properties in good condition and stay on top of them maintenance wise, tenant screening is key as good tenants are golden, I have had many I never really heard from and who took care of the property.

Nonprofits are fantastic.

Fantastic find Don!

Some funds layer over a lockout period on top of that.

Now is a fantastic time to do this.

Start by seeing if there is a ridge vent at the top of the roof, and some soffit openings (near the lower edges of the roof) to let air into the attic.

Michael Lerch Michael, depending on the competition of your area, if you want to get on top of search results organically, in my opinion you should hire an SEO company.

If you were to approach me, I'd tell you to have 30% to put down as well as have 6 months reserves (mortgage and insurance payments) on top of that.Of course, the property must be above board as well, and by that, I mean it needs to debt service the loan, have a stable occupancy level, good tenants, no large deferred maintenance issues, etc.

I don't do section 8 but 1 of my places has some neighbors who are. on the program. last summer, 1 evening, i was trying to rent out the place; there was a nice couple w/ a baby coming over to look at the unit. they were outside & I met them. the neighbor, section 8, with her door wide open, was singing (very badly i might add) at the top of her lungs. maybe she was hoping simon cowell was stopping by?

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