one word - TENANTS.i'd relate being a landlord to a poker player -the pros or good players play like they've already lost - so they've got nothing to lose in their mind. as a landlord, if you're going to start renting real estate - rent it as if it will be totally wrecked.ASSUME THE WORST AND PREPARE FOR IT.don't buy and assume the best.hope for it.

If, OTOH, you use a commercialized site that is just "reselling" and repackaging a report from the big three, they take a cut....usually about $10 or more per individual.

. :) I'm so glad I found this site.

(with a monthly income $2,725, the max purchase price would be $136,250, minus $30,000 in repair)Read around this site about actual operating expenses that run 1.5-2% of the gross income

Hey Everyone, I have been browsing the site for the past couple days and have been nothing but impressed by the wealth of knowledge by the members and am very excited about becoming an active member of the site.I am a single father that has been involved in some aspect of real estate and real estate investing for the past 6 years.

Anyway great site and I hope to give and benefit as much as I can from and to it.

Feel free to ask any questions you've got, but I advise you use the site's search function before doing so, as it is likely that the question has been asked and answered already.

I live in Missouri City, Tx and have been reading a whole lot from this site for the last week...

Thanks James, I've definitely been reading a ton on this site, and continuing to read what I haven't gotten to yet, as well as any and all new posts.

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