If you lack capital but can be aggressive in finding deals, then finding a capital partner might make sense.

The hurricane pushed construction back 9 months, but rents also rose during that time due to a lack of supply.

Inspectors will come to verify safety- locks under cabinets, locking cover for your jacuzzi, no cleaning supplies accessible.

Cash is good because it lets you be aggressive in offers.

I feel that to be successful you have to be aggressive while being conservative and prudent all at once.

I'm interested in the Huntsville, AL market, but it is mostly a SFR market, so I thought I'd create my own 4-plex if you will, by renting a 4 br SFH to students, only to find out via BP that most students don't rent that way there because the campus supplies a high amount of student housing compared to many universities.  

It forced me to get on the phones in a purposeful and aggressive manner--I did just that, and had THREE financing options by the time the deal closed!

I do not save money as aggressively as your oldest son does but I did save up enough money from gifts and some work at my dads shop to buy a car (03 Pontiac Sunfire) as soon as I turned 16.

You could analyze why there was a downtrend in prices (increases in supply have actually outpaced demand) and take advantage.

I'm at a point now that I'm starting to get pretty aggressive with my investing and wanted to see if I could  get your advice on my investment plan.