@Steve K. thanks for this real world example, it’s encouraging to see facts about how the future can look!

@MIchelle Terelak I always encourage my clients to put in multiple offers at a time too.

In fact total cost should be more if landlord is paying utilities, because you are adding value.That being said when a tenant pays utilities, there are advantages to the landlord:- It encourages conservation.

Okay, so my husband and I have put about 15+ official offers in over the past 3 months and have lost EVERY SINGLE ONE - despite waiving inspections and going well over ask. We're fairly new to the investment world. We...

The questions I encourage you to ask before choosing your strategy is what is your ultimate goal, how much time do you have to dedicate to real estate and how hands on do you want to be in your investments? 

I would encourage you to stick with it and set some concrete goals!

I encourage you to do the same through WLA or RHWA. 

I would also highly encourage getting a membership as well as it comes with plenty of benefits. 

Rising property values tend to encourage homeowners to undertake renovations.

However I believe I just made my first sale which is encouraging enough for me to keep going.