All the emphasis and effort on renovations and inspections is ultimately an attempt to control the controllables enough to create a desirable home for a future resident.

It is true that a 1031 Exchange will help someone defer long term capital gains tax to a further point in the future...but we don't even know what his cost basis is. 

I expect to get serious about looking for my next deal mid March.

Wait until you have the property inspected and make a laundry list of items that are nearing the end of their expected life.

I personally invest in areas that there have development plans for the future knowing that I will likely gain appreciation from the investment.

I look forward to hearing more great stories like this in the future.

I don't expect Mike Holmes and his crew to show up in our driveway the day after to rebuild our house.

Hi Everyone  I am looking to start an Airbnb business in CA to fund future ownership of a house.

If you waive the late fee, it will create more problems in the future. 

I have no RE investing experience and my investments to date have been in equities.I am currently torn on what to do with a home I own, as changes in personal circumstances have moved me out of Florida 1k miles away and I won't be returning in the foreseeable future.