You personally may want to do some showing the next time around to find out what prospective tenants think about the property.

Having proven models in place like the 2% rule, 50% rule, 70% rule etc, made it so much easier for me feel comfortable jumping.There is also the Deal Analysis sub-forum where you can post the details of a prospective deal you're looking at.

If a seller needs or wants to sell badly, the prospect of quick, no hassle fast cash will bring him to his lowest price.So, if you go into real estate investing with little or no capital, you will be competing with all cash investors, such as myself.

Finding these sick deals is even harder, but I think the prospect of retiring by 30 with 55k in passive income is all worth it.Matt

Of course, this only "doable" if your life situation permits, aka your significant other many not be to excited about this prospect.

I have had some clients go further out, but if they're too far you'll not be happy when the toilets need fixing, or driving for 2 hours to show it to a prospective tenant.Manage your own properties until you have at least 10 properties, then maybe consider hiring a property manager.

This seems to be a case where being an investor serves the prospective tenant best.

Today I got my first serious offer and I'd like to get y'alls' opinion on it since it's a little unusual.The prospective buyer is offering $85k which is a good price.

I get calls daily from prospective buyers on my REO properties.

One thing to watch out for pre-rental: prospective tenants that complain about previous LL.