These expenses covered various items such as property taxes, insurance, utilities, and financing costs during the project.Sale Price: Following the renovations, the property was sold for $205,000.

Finding a property that already has an existing repeat guest list is a great way to start out, and these homes can often be purchased turnkey during the right time of year.

@Lisa B.Couple tips to keep in mind for a successful listing:The listing price is part of a pricing strategy, make sure you've got that figured out to take advantage of this market.Market comps along with a competitive analysis are just 2 data point, be sure to have a line into what is happening in real time.

@Allen Zhu I'm surprised that you left Orlando off of that list.

What about if the repairs in her unit are delayed and she doesn't move out by the time you'd like to list your property?

It has brought in new investor buyers and I get the listings on properties that the investors are looking to liquidate.

Many of the items will be completed by third parties; title insurers, attorneys, escrow agents, etc.

Over the last few months, I have started using MailChimp to do more targeted marketing. I am specifically, targeting possible investors to my fund.A few takeaways (I'm very new at this so they may seem basic):1. Add a...

I'd like to add Indianapolis, Indiana, to the list and share why I believe it presents a compelling opportunity for investors this year, although I assume they are in alignment with some of the reasons to invest in the other midwest markets you mentioned.The entry price for homes in Indianapolis is relatively affordable (at an average sale price of $231k).

I have seller with the following situation:$240,000 single family house$165,000 balance due on mortgage ($159k balance + $6k in past due pmts)$950/month (PITI) is the current mortgage payment @ 3.875%$1,400/month Market RentIf the seller listed the property, they would walk away with roughly $60k after commissions.