Most wont talk about a client's account, but most will give you averages for a given month, or a free quote.Likewise have your vendors give you quotes for insurance and other services, plus call the country or check online to see how much the tax bill is.Toss in margins for vacancy/non-payment, and well as margins for repairs, never use the sellers data for this.Time you do all that, you will have a very solid idea of how the property will perform.

Some things I've considered are crop and hunting leases, but those alone wont make enough money to cover the cost.

Hi all,Like the post says, I am looking to purchase my 6th buy and hold property, but with the rules for a traditional mortgage (6 months PITI per property + 20% down),  I do not have the funds (130K) to qualify for a...

Most statements wont include appliance replacement or roof replacement so add these on top of the statement that is provided.

I could get one now- but my real estate goals will suffer for a decade.

Even though I have owned a house for adopt 32 years we never really suffered like the rest of the country has.  

-they charge a $45 per person application fee -management company wont post ads on craigslist- the signs say "Resort" properties because they also manage many short term vacation rentals.- communication isn't very great Now- this is a very large, very professional agency in town and They are known for their honesty and good business.

A lot of utilities wont turn on power unless  they send someone out  , WHY ?

@Chris Heeren, Your plan wont work.  

Here is a good post about how long items last and approximate costsfor new houses, your capex potentially wont' be an issue for a few years, whereas a 10+ year old house will start falling apart if not properly maintained.Thoughts?