Besides looking in other markets, which I am doing, look at ways to add value so that you cash flow (20% down, great deals, sub-meter units, petition tax assessments renovate, rent increase) and then make sure you have equity in your property when you sell to get paid on the backside of your deal. 

Where are they coming from, if a private residence you could increase deposit for lack of rental history.

Working with a stellar team reduces stress and may increase your ROI.

The idea is to install solar power system on the roof to get extra cash flow and thus to increase value. the bank interets rate is quite low, about 3.86% for 30 years.

Real estate involves leverage which increases risk and is very illiquid.

I am all about increasing the value of your own home, just not a fan of buying something that I...

My property has about doubled in value in the 10 years, but rent has only slightly increased. 

DC is a tough market for first time low income homebuyers and increasingly so for those in the middle class.

Hello,I received a letter from the county or city (I'll have to double check) stating that the assessed property value has gone up by 30K.  What I'm trying to figure out is:How can they raise the tax by almost 10%?  C...

Interested to hear how many of you handle rent increases.