We want a magic pill because all the things that work well are boring and repetitive.

On the other hand, making value-add improvements like minimal exterior and interior changes to a Class B are relatively inexpensive.The modest returns of a Class A property with single-digit to low-teen internal rate of return (IRR) just isn’t enough when compared to the high-teen IRR results obtained when value-add is completed on Class B and C properties.

My overall cost will be minimal, so even if it doesn't force a ton of appreciation that's ok. 

My $0.01:  Start now by running your personal finance like a business - build a system to watch every expense with minimal effort. 

I am listening to the messages from BP sources and want to start with a small victory of a SFR rental out of state requiring minimal work to get it rented.  

We love it and want to jump on it, but the numbers are not the typical ones I see.Price: 250k (we live in rural Indiana)Units: 2 (1000 SF each) 2 B 2 BALarge lawn, built in 2004, no capex costs for atleast 5 years hopefully (roof has 10 yrs left, HVAC maybe 5)Tenants do all the yard work.Rent is at 850 for both sidesMy question...This is more expensive than I would have liked, but this place is so clean, maintenance is minimal, and there are 2 lifelong single lady tenants in there now, is this a good deal, even if my CoC return is so low?

If I can keep buying property for minimal down and use it as my personal property for a year then rent it out and repeat, I am thinking it could be a great way to build up a decent portfolio...

I have an opportunity to buy a home, which I plan to renovate for a flip but I want to avoid using my cash as a down payment if I can. This way I have the cash for the reno and I don't sink it into a down payment. I a...

Again, aligning PM and owner to minimize turnover.

We had one person who didn’t like it, but majority seem to favor it...they want to minimize their risk too!