I was able to purchase properties in 12 cities just 3-4 years ago that have all doubled or tripled in market value while collecting large monthly rental income that can never be duplicated.The window is closing in most major markets I believe to duplicate what was done over the last several years, however with our help we can help you find the last few that can make your retirement healthy again.

I think the dreamer / hobby-business aspect helps: Most people pick RS for certain reasons & entry/exit can be (rather) fluid-- it's not like most of us picked this major in college, and feel trapped in a system as a professional  we didn't understand as a teen-ager.

Furthermore the majority of agents don't own property outside their primary residence. 

Option period just expired with the inspection popping one major problem with the HVAC that seller is fixing.

There have been a few pundits predicting a major real estate crash in the next few years.

I've been doing some reading and analysis, but have some two major questions. 1.

It would cover things such as what happens if one of you wants to sell an investment and the other doesn't, and how major decisions are made such as whether or not to refinance.  

If you have a major aversion to talking to a specific realtor, try going to their company website. 

If I were the agent I would certainly give you a major break- or maybe not charge you, if I liked you and thought you'd hire me again.

In general, do landlords of single-family homes pre-emptively make major repairs as items get close to the end of their expected life?