As the former owner of 2 rooming houses (18 tenants total) in one of Boston, MA toughest neighborhoods, I can say that as far as your business model has a reliable system you can do just fine.

How did you find someone reliable!?

Does anybody have any reliable sources regarding the current state of US real estate markets?

But, some of my IT clients, like much of rural America, simply don't have the Internet speed or reliability to make that practical.

I appreciate the tips and am looking forward to getting somewhere where I have a reliable internet connection so I can browse the forums and listen to one or two more podcasts.

:In commercial r/e property value can be calculated as:Value = net operating income/cap rateThank YouTravisTravis, where would you get reliable cap rate comps? 

Hi everybody,I am looking for a reliable contractor who has been working with investors and can do investor pricing.I am currently under contract of buying 2 family house, in Union City, New Jersey.2 apartments and the basement need to be cleaned out.

Please learn as much as you can from Bigger Pockets and other reliable resources.

Is it more reliable to try to get in a duplex to occupy myself?

If your property is in a good neighborhood, with good reliable tenants, in a high demand area, and it's unlikely to need costly repairs......then it's way better then a "1% rule" property in a shady area that's in a state of disrepair!