Could I have made more cash by managing the property myself since it is brand new, built 2014, 5 beds/ 2.5 bath Norfolk, Va?  

Im brand new and still have a lot to learn, but on a rental property a 1% drop can be a very big deal if you are buy and hold.

The $20k I got was from a home equity loan at 5.75% on my personal place, $260/month there.So I am cash flowing roughly $800/month from day one.....with repairs ahead of me....I figure with new baths and fresh paint and all little things done, hopefully no roof any time soon, I can raise the rents to 700 each, giving me more like $950/month cash flow.Should I do it?  

Any tips for brand new investors, I'm all ears.

There is a renter in place paying $850/mo on a brand-new one year lease.

I have many fresh ideas, and am excited to discuss them in this forum and gain some knowledge while I'm at it!

I am trying to do two things at once here. Learn about real estate investing and also find a new home to live in. Currently renting but would like to find a multifamily to serve my dual purpose.A nice looking 6BR/3BA ...

In my hometown of Orlando, there are brand new units like this being built on downtown area lots where both halves are pretty large homes and have a decent backyard ect, because they "eliminate" half of the side yard that would normally be between the houses. 

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Hi Michael,I see lots of investors are buying brand new homes from builders.