Also, when you look at MLS photos the interior shots are usually dark and bare bedroom walls are not visually appealing.

The windows were all covered upstairs and dark inside, no sign of activity, no lawn furniture, nothing on the porch, located as vacant as empty can be.Dollars to doughnuts, it's in an estate situation.

The attorneys that specialize in this stuff bill out at like $1000/hour (yup...crazy) so I am doing my best to try to minimize the amount of time required with the attorney.Are there any parts of the citation above that you feel are pertinent give what I have described?

After buyers have been looking at dark, hot, smelly houses all day (because the listing agent hasn't set foot in there in 2 weeks), when they walk into a nice, bright, cool and fresh house, they are going to notice the difference.So again, don't settle for an average agent.

If each unit has its own thermostat it is likely plumbed separate and will require minimal re-plumbing.

But that risk is minimized based on the what the investor knows has worked for them in the past (which neighborhoods, types\age\size of homes, etc) and from that, their experience-based criteria fills in the "potholes" on the road that will lead to what becomes a true and profitable deal to them.

Stain resistant and minimal maintenance are more important than price.

I am a finance major now and have never balanced a checkbook in my life, and never will - I can go online and instantly see my balance.Point being, my school made a minimal effort, but at least they tried - I guess.Also the recent "financial crisis" is only adding to the negative connotation surrounding, well educated, financially literate, high net worth individuals.

You should be some what covered as far time goes.And you have over a year to come up with a exit strategy Just the security deposit alone from the renters should help minimize your over all risk of loss for the 1st year.the rest of the loss just claim on your taxes.i believe thats how it works. consult some of the pro on hereAlso if you want to network I have a investment plan you might like.

I recently closed on a package of 19 SFD's that have a ton of built in equity and a lot of upside on rents with minimal reinvestment back into to the homes.Your biggest mistake?