I came across 2 duplexes and a triplex for what seems like a good price for me, being from Washington state that seems to pencil out pretty well but don't really know the area. 

This allowed me to negotiate a fair purchase price of $125,000, securing a deal that had strong potential for appreciation and cash flow.

It increases cash flow enough to get cash flow positive.

While I’m no fan of realtors, and think they are often overpaid and under qualified, the idea about not being tied down is one of the dumbest compliant’s, in literally every other line of work, you get tied down, go hire a lawyer, you pay them by the hours, go hire a doctor you pay them by the hour, and you are not being tied technically, you could agree to pay two agents out of pocket, but of course no one does this for the same reason no one pays two lawyers.  

From an investor standpoint it is very tough right now as there are not of a ton of good deals out there.

My favorite parts were learning the ins and outs of the contracts, which I was always very curious about, and photographing/editing all of my listings pictures.

I personally wouldn't buy a condo as an investment property unless you don't have a primary residence and plan to house hack it (e.g. buy a 2 bedroom and live in the unit and rent out the other bedroom).

THAT is why the federal government gave out tax credits for people to develop solar systems--commercial and private. 

I would make sure you have a good team ready to go and be ready to pounce whenever the opportunity presents itself.From the lenders perspective, it can be kind of tricky because there are plenty of properties that cash flow well, but even fully-rehabbed they are less than 100k, which make them difficult to lend on.

Hi, my tenants just moved out and the property is a complete mess to the point where a full rehab may be needed.