As others said here, leverage can improve returns in general if you can get cheap money. consistent passive 6% over a decade with low inflation is not bad for many investors.

Great job Robin!

I use tenantsbackgroundsearch.com and have found it to do a good job.

Typically no you would not be reimbursed for improvements but I don't  know the specifics of SC law.

Aspiring to leverage portfolio as it develops towards local community and cultural improvements that go hand-in-hand with top-notch financial performance.

I actually joined BP a little less than a year ago so I am not new to this site, but, this is the very first post I am posting, so, I am very glad to introduce myself here.I've recently quitted (finished my last day two days ago) my full time job in the heavy construction industry, which I had worked in for the past 10 years as a construction safety manager.

I have two part time jobs and I'm saving money to invest.The thing is, and I'm glad I've finally found myself, that I love learning.

But you must stick to your numbers. hard money is expensive and if the job goes sideways you need as much cushion as you can get to cover the carrying costs.

Some background about me: I have a full time insurance sales job, so I will most likely be using a property manager (unless you suggest otherwise), I've never rented property before, so I have 0 experience being a landlord.

Here are the elements that go into my situation:1) Currently in mid-range salary job (60k).