Energy (propane/electric) costs annually are atleast double to triple for an indoor heated pool, unless it is a small fiberglass insert which guests detest as they are just a little larger than a hot tub. 

Spell out in the lease the cost for a gardener is $300 and snow removal $200 a pop if she fails to maintain you go to full service and lease increases.

Cost $800,000.  

Understanding the local market, construction costs and legal regulations will be crucial to your success.

I called a successful investor I met at local meetups who helped me walk the property (first time for me) and estimate a rehab budget so I can run the numbers and figure out what I can offer in the current market.

Who are most of you using for a background check services and the cost for them.

Hi Everyone,
I have a unit whose gas wall heater just got tagged by the gas company for leaking CO.  I was quoted $5,700 by licensed contractor and $3,200 by one not licensed who wouldn't pull a permit but has done s...

I am a licensed agent also, don’t know if that helps, but we have cash to cover the cost and debt, just trying to hear from anyone that  deals with these situations! 

I am nervous that starting eviction for nonpayment would drag out her leaving and end up costing me more money in the long run. 

Getting started I wouldn't avoid single family homes, there are more of them, they cost less comparatively, and as Greg stated they are just less complex.