Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $50,000 Has a larger multi-garage on the lot, those are all rented out and producing income.

One of the biggest advantages/skills that we all learned in the military is looking at the second and third-order of consequences (If I make this decision, it can result in x, which can then result in y).

If you do value your time and/or value the accuracy of the result - then hire a pro.Here is one blog post to start with: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Planning is a good idea if you have something to plan for.

As a result of the sale he has $50,000 in the bank.

Denver may be becoming expensive, but there are still affordable pockets around the Metro area that still produce great results for our clients.

Is it about just getting started in real estate investing, is it about subsidizing an otherwise unaffordable home to live in, is it about acquiring strong income producing properties?

Zillow has announced layoffs of 2,000 employees as a result of the division closure.Zillow offers is an example of an iBuyer program.

If you get a place near where traveling workers are you will have the best results (near hospitals, colleges, close to downtown, close to airports, etc).

@Karissa Green Agree with @Andrew Postell purchasing a property from a company that you own will result in a huge tax bill on capital gain because once a 'sale' happens, a 1099 has to be issued, and therefore IRS knows a sale has occurred.

In my small New England area a lot of the local billboards in stores and restaurants still provide great results.