Thanks for sharing and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Focus on making sure your first property is basically maintenance-free (barring unforeseen circumstances) before thinking two or three ahead.

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The first discussion is usually for free.

So you can work for free or you can use the deposit for what it's there for, covering damages, cleaning etc.

It sure does feel like it on my end.I feel like investors believe they are getting a better deal going down the DIY route, rather than purchasing turnkey.Why has the concept of turnkey lost it's value and pizzaz?

This way, you get good cash flow but still keep some money free for more chances to grow your money.

The other aspect I feel is a byproduct of inflation and/or a fear of a downturn in the economy.

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