My only answer would be the hope for significant appreciation over time by buying in a burgeoning neighborhood adjacent to downtown, where many upper income professionals work.

I came to the work as a grantwriter and program developer and started attending meetings, reading books and learning the business from the perspective of the professional investor.

One of the major benefits is qualifying as a real estate professional and i still havent had a chance to get all the details on that until i speak with someone with a CPA.

I would contact an Investor who has funds and do a JV.It may take a while, but I have done this in the past.DO YOUR HOMEWORK and PRESENT IT LIKE A PROFESSIONAL!!

It moves, and it takes investors, real estate professionals, and all others involved to move with the process.

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And join a local realestate investors group in your area, so you can meet other professionals.

I have on RARE occasion, rented to someone with a green thumb and actually liked doing it, but they are a needle in a haystack.If the neighborhood is truly known for it's landscaping, you want to have a professional do it (just build it into the rent price) and then one of your great selling points in advertising your property is that "professional landscaping" included!

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I'm a professional Mortgage Advisor and would certainly give you a no obligation quote.972-464-6191 (Dee)Originally posted by "aceofspadez":Hello to everyone, Im recently in the process of buying my first investment property( a duplex) and I am currently seeking financing.