Our reputations puts people in our units and I won't throw it away over cutting major corners.The other expense I have seen creep up on owners (besides HVAC as was mentions) has been delinquent utility bills based off a previous tenant.When our tenants rent a unit that requires then to pay utilities, we make sure the account is in their name before we transfer the key.If they cant comply with that request, I wont rent to them

I just wanted to throw those out there.Oh, and definitely don't just take a crummy tenant because you're desperate -- that's a fast way to an eviction!

After a while, the properties throw of quite a bit of cash you can us to buy more properties.I'm assuming the $190 per house in positive cash flow is calculated as above (cash flow = rent - (50% * rent) - P&I payment) not some other way.

Do you think it's better to focus on one thing (rehabbing for me) and throw away the leads that don't fit this strict criteria, or to take each deal as it comes and stay flexible?

So the big question is whether the bank continues processing my deal and signs or whether they throw it out and start over with the last offer.

She said the upstairs neighbor was throwing magnets on her steps.

Of course, the savvy investor has also been picking up properties all along the way as well, since 2009.I could see throwing $10,000.00 into an SFR REIT, NOT for the dividend return, but for the stock price appreciation.

I will, however, throw out your idea for terms...

And remember to do something you like, keep educating yourself, and stay persistent at it for at least 6 months before throwing in the towel.I hope this has helped.best,John Fedro

I would also remove a lot of the accessories, pillows, and wall decorations.