Sometimes the HOA can cover capital expenses like roof and exterior, so that can help cash flow as well, but the HOA might increase the dues when they have to pay for capital items.

The agenda is jam-packed even more than usual this year so what you see online is just an agenda-at-a-glance.

Chattanooga Tn is a great investment market and is more landlord friendly compared to others that are more tenant friendly.

I have a solid PM, who manages a property for us a little more south, who is not too worried about the property being in Olympia, and says that if he places quality tenants, there shouldn't be an issue.  

Forced appreciation fast tracks the journey allowing you to buy more faster. 

It's definitely more of a street by street market with many good areas. 

That was very helpful. 

These are expenses incurred before your business is active, and they typically aren’t immediately deductible in full, as they are considered part of starting the business rather than ongoing operational costs.To provide more detail, according to IRS rules (as seen in the screenshot), you can deduct the lesser of $5,000 or your total startup expenditures.

If you list it on the MLS and it's sitting for more than 30-60 days - you're probably asking too much and it hurts the marketability of the property until it will go for what someone is willing to pay for it. 

Look for Value-Add OpportunitiesFocus on properties you can improve to increase rent or reduce expenses—this can make marginal deals much more profitable.3.