Started as a Realtor, then went mortgage broker and now an Insurance agent.

Hi my name is Pierre Thernize , I have worked in the banking (licensed personal investment banker), insurance (life and health) and tax (my own tax preparation office) fields.

Automate your business as much as possible - use voice mail for seller leads/tenant issues, create good Statement of Works for your contractors, move majority of relationships with insurance agents, contractors, etc to email first communication.4.

I get 750.00 in rent minus insurance/taxes/10%maintenance.

So you could buy on the equity markets a 'put' (option to sell the investment at a net gain, if the market turns down) or a future (locked-in price for the home market index in your metro region) for 9 nine out to protect much of the downside, like insurance.It looks straightforward enough to buy options "insurance" - some volatility like stocks but well within the realm of rational investing - not a gimmick.

Charging $900 for reviewing a title insurance policy on a 30K property and doing dozens may be a problem.

I like the spread of rent vs mortgage, look at taxes and insurance and possible repairs.

Even on the blanket loan I did for 3 of my houses.OTHERNot that big but they also wanted all the taxes, insurance, etc, in escrow accounts that they would maintain.

will escrow/title insurance good enough?

We like buying personal properties that will become rentals because it is an EASY way to get into the market.If the taxes/insurance are low enough even with an HOA it might make sense.