Unlicensed brokers typically screw over sellers and then brag they are performing a "service".

I also purchased a home in Morningside (just west of EEV) but the neighborhood didn't perform as well as I had projected, so I sold it. 

Perfect planning prevents poor performance (in this case, financial performance).I hope this article inspires someone to get out and take action because it's never too late to invest in real estate!

Depending on the number of contractors, the filing fee usually ranges from $1-$5 per form plus the labor hours.

@Michael PlaksIf a new rental property is purchased Day 1, Repairs and Improvements are performed Day 2, and Rental is listed for rent Day 3.Can de minimis safe harbor, bonus depreciation, or Section 179 be used to currently deduct all Day 2 expenses (assuming invoice line items are below $2,500 for the de minimis test) versus capitalizing?

KPI = Key Performance Indicators.They are the items you measure and/or monitor to evaluate your experiment.An example.You invent a new engine in hopes you put Ferrari to shame.Your KPI could be the time it takes to go from 0 to 60.

your assertion:  "appreciation is very low"zillow may be not accurate in Estimate, but it is pretty accurate in record the past performance. 

Set the goal of performing at least one activity per day (no matter what) towards your goal. 

Absolutely .. carrying paper is a great way to move assets from non performing or under to steady consistent income stream with no tenant drama.  

Also, I’ve read a lot of your posts over the past month and have learned a ton, so thanks for taking the time to contribute. more often than note those that have duplex 4 plex that put them up for sale ask the moon for them and just hold tight until someone meets their price if they are performing they are in no hurry.. its when they become burnt out landlords or something else in their life changes that motivation sets in.