It makes a great story but I'm not sure it's predictably repeatable.

Check out more disaster photos… https://photos.app.goo.gl/R4PZLuOLGHONO5Rl2Not saying that they are better than the stock market but just don't buy them cash only (without an appraisal) and not have a disinterested party tell you about the exact area.What are your quick tips with finding turnkey rentals?

So, it’s very helpful to look at all the deposits and if they are not obviously payroll please try to document what the source of the deposit was.2.Your most recent 1 Full month of paycheck stubs including YTD totals3.Your 2 most recent years W2’s4.Your 2 most recent years Federal Tax returns, including all schedules, if self-employed please include all corporate returns and a YTD P&L.5.Current Statements for any Certificates of Deposit, Stock, Bonds, Cash Value Life Insurance and/or Retirement Acct (IRA’s, 401K’s,401B’s etc) if applicable (all pages).6.Legible copies of your Unexpired Driver’s License, these do not copy or scan well so feel free to text or email me a clear & legible copy to this email or text (phone blocked).7.Employer’s HR Contact Name and Number if known (if your employer uses a verification service called “The Work Number” we will need your salary key).8.FYI PURCHASE- A copy of the purchase agreement with a copy of earnest money check.

As i understand it, the government will soon let you roll over your stock proceeds tax free into purchase in areas deemed “opportunity zones”.

Private companies do this with stock...offer employees mock stock options.

Archie Sharp while I think everyone would agree it’s better to buy low and sell high - if anyone can tell you they can predict housing prices in the future then why aren’t they as rich as Warren Buffett?

In general, areas with little cash flow is more risky because your income is less predictable and sustainable. 

I've just been using in stock brown home depot cabinets, seem to be ok, people seem to like them but I'm wondering if white would be better..

In my areas there is a shortage of GOOD housing stock for tenants, many other landlords are slumlords, but if you do a good job, have the RIGHT MANAGEMENT TEAM in place there is money to be made (but its not easy, if it was easy everyone would be rich).

Charles Schwab says the stock market returns are expected to be 6.3% annually for the next 10 years, so 7% is e-z money for them.