It is a great strategy and as the market has gotten stronger it has become tougher to do.  

I currently own a 4plex and a SFH, and since deals in my area are not what they used to be (i am very numbers driven and disciplined), I started looking at passive investments as a different avenue for RE exposure. 

I am picturing an onion and as you get further from the city center the "layers of onion" become less and less rent. 

We have automatic door locks, automatic check-in / check-out messaging (AirGMS), automatic pricing tools (Outswitch), and a cleaning staff that is starting to learn how to use our apps to coordinate themselves. 

I spread the word that I was looking for a house to invest in and a former boss of mine let me know that his aunt was selling her house and we negotiated directly with the home owner and closed on it before it hit the market.

Hi everyone,First, for disclosure I am a licensed agent and a property management company owner in the state of Texas. 

Keep looking for a new agent and a new property. 

What would you recommend regarding materials and appliances for a kitchen rehab intended to serve dual purpose as a rental property kitchen and a flip/resale property?

I myself am not. and most flippers are not GC's  so all of us non GC's need the developers license.. now there is no test just pay the fee. you must have proof of insurance and a 50k bond.. the bond and insurance for those that have little to no money or bad credit can be a stumbling block.

Google maps is showing that (the area I'm looking at) is only 25 min from downtown Raleigh.Redfin "market insights" show that the Wendell home prices per square foot have risen 12% since last year (not sure if this is trustworthy data)...I can't find year-over-year info about unemployment.In other news, Wendell Falls is still developing (commercial and residential properties) and a charter school is said to be coming to Wendell Falls...Thoughts?