We advertise on HomeAway and have no trouble getting rentals year-round.

To install the hardwood, we had to replace about 1000 square feet of particleboard with plywood, which added significant cost.

I threw the trash back over and knocked on their door They never answered but I never got trash again.I don't know if being over 6 feet helped my cause.FYI killing with kindness rarely works

New kitchen, 600 square feet of tile replaced with hardwood, new vanity tops, lights, door knobs and paint.

@John Warren, I don't necessarily think it is a bad idea to get your feet wet with 2-4 units before scaling into apartment buildings.You should check out this lender in Chicago which lends 80% ltv for commercial units and can also include rehab costs in loan, AND provides a take out fixed rate of rehab loan that is very competitive.

Most buyers are looking for granite counters and stainless appliances. if they see a few rooms with soot covering the ceiling and some holes from the fire dept then they get cold feet.

Keep reading, get your feet wet and when you have a better idea what you want to do As Michael said we can give you better advice.

Hi Everyone,Great thread here, I'm a local who is just getting my feet wet and would love to be apart of the next SF meet-up.

Feel feet to contact me, I'm looking for knowledge and others who are learning.

I'm from Morgan Hill CA (San Jose) and have been getting my feet wet the past 14 months with real estate investing.