When I looked at the properties, I was really surprised at just how junky they were.

Surprisingly few agents understand the numbers, even after you try to school them.

As such, it has taken a considerable toll on the quality of my life outside of work.While doing some research, I came across this site and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of information that is being provided (for example the Ultimate beginner's guide to RE Investing) and the willingness of participants to provide advice to others.In order to alleviate amount of time that my work consumes, I wanted to investigate going into Private Lending to slowly supplement my income.

Hi @Ruth JonesMy rental property is in the West Valley of Phoenix in a city called Surprise.

If you've got three units and the water/sewer is combined for the three, your water/sewer bills may be surprisingly high.What type of heat is it?

You'd be surprised.

I don't like to pay full price for improvements that I plan to make.It is great that a $30,000 improvement can make such a difference in the NOI.I am surprised that the expense ratio will only be 37% after the improvements.Good Luck.Bill

After 23 days on the market we got a new year's surprise, we got a full price offer and of course, we accepted it!

If not you might be surprised by some of the things that can trip you up.  

Don't be afraid to ask question and post comment because you'll be surprise of who is willing to lend a helping hand.