I have seen plenty of posts discussing growth in the area and some basic analysis shows that properties are certainly priced favorably (price to rent ratio, etc.) when compared to my home market.

@Javier Perez, I understand that insurance where you are is outsized compared to other markets, but that's not the only factor when considering the difference.With a condo you still have to hold insurance on the unit and you're paying for the complex's master policy through your HOA.

It was a lot of work but it was the most rewarding work I've ever done and I can't wait to do the next one.I will post more pictures once we finish the renovations, let me know if you have any questions!

I have been comparing a few cities and am liking the way Columbus OH looks.

 I think you would need to compare apples to apples.  

We're looking at houses that just need a little work (mostly cosmetic, paint, floors, etc), and we've asked him to take a thorough look through the house, give his opinion on what needs to be done and put it in a spreadsheet with cost and timeline so we can compare properties.We're just not sure what we should pay for this type of service and in pricing negotiations now. 

I work a full time job and so does my wife so we're working on real estate on the side and aren't particularly wealthy so we're funding through frugality.Here's the situation.We live in ATX where buying property is generally expensiveRents are relatively low compared to Home Values and the 1% rule never ever comes close hereWe currently own 2 duplexes. 

But what made it very rewarding and packed with lasting impact not just a flash in the pan, was seeing how 10x is applicable to so many areas of life and everyone given the diversity of speakers. 

If you're a great client who continually brings them business with a track record of strong financial deals...you're a dream come true for them.Opportunity Costs: Sophisticated investors often employ a metric called Internal Rate of Return (IRR), which looks at a potential investment compared to other investments.

You may need to do a few BT to get to $30k- apply for fee new cards with sign up bonus and 0% interest promo that way, you can fund most of your rehab and reward yourself with free travel after you complete your project- get HELOC if you have enough equity in your house- re-finance your car if it’s paid off and pay it off after the project is done (Penfed sends you a check for a car)- apply for Business Loan if you have business