Some people don't look at the big picture (an ugly eye sore getting spruced up and improving the neighborhood) and instead look at the short term (a branch fell in my yard today).

Some tenants "hold over" even after being asked to leave or court ordered to vacate, so keep an eye on the process.

I keep an eye on it, but from what I've been able to tell, I can do a far better job cash flowing in other markets with more of them AND have someone else manage the properties.  

If you've ever seen regret in a man's eyes after he's become too old to do what he's always wanted to do, you'll realize that fear of failure pales in comparison.

Unless you are rather experienced with this type of damage, it may be hard for your to tell the extent of damage.The challenge with fire damaged properties is that there is more than meets the eye.

It's understandable that the idea of investing in a property you haven't seen in person can be daunting, but with careful research and the right agent, it can be a rewarding venture.Since you're eyeing the Columbus, OH area, one actionable step is to deepen your market research.

Chicago has caught my eye due to all the development that is happening (i.e.

This was a nice “trick” to get eyes on the inside of the home.

Have you been keeping an eye on the caselaw with regards to single member LLCs?

One benefit to using hard money, at least until you get your feet wet, is that you’ll get an experienced set of eyes on your deals.