They're the same people that brought us the Postal Service and the Tax Deadline, so they've got some practice at paying on time.Also, with "special" properties, like properties that are especially nice or especially roomy or have an extra bedroom and bathroom, you'll find that tenants will stay longer than non section 8 tenants because . . . well, it's not hurting them much to pay, so why not stay?

Pricing went down in 2008 because the recession was directly a result of over-leveraged banks & the bad practices in the lending industry.

Real estate involves a lot of understanding of finance, statistics, business best practices, negotiation, technology, and accounting. 

Not sure if it is worth it unless you are practicing in each state.

We refinanced in Sept of last year and moved in Jan of this year, new job and a relocation so what can you do. 

Thanks guys for all the welcomes and advice..I did some driving for dollars today and found 13 house that were in rough shape so going do some comps on them tonight for practice and skip trace then cold call

I believe more than a few tax pros on this forum practice what they preach and invest in RE themselves (myself included).Judging by your description of your current situation and the hypotheticals on your horizon, I would advise you to look for continuous guidance as opposed to a single consultation to clear this one hurdle.This is a growth and preservation of wealth plan.

Poor screening practices is a death spiral that no one wins or can break free from until the property is in foreclosure.

Before going over the road, I gave up my studio apt & sold my car, leaving me with practically no debt.

I am thinking of exchanging one of my properties but I am unsure how this works in actual practice.