I don't know you're strategy but take caution when spending this money.

I think Absentee Landlord is one of the easiest ways to lose money for the individual investor.

I am a regular lender doing FHA, VA and Conv, but I also loan my own money privately, and pool money from other investors when I don't want to loan my own money.  

I've had houses double in price, but the taxes haven't gone up at the same rate.Renos can cost a lot, but if in the long term, you can rent the house for more and have less turnover, you will recoup some of that money. 

(because you put 20% or 15% down instead of 25%)You tell me when you need the money (liquidity) from the transaction and I'll give you an idea of which one is better. ;-)There is a way to get both simultaneously but that part requires training.

Flips (BRRRRs) take  more resources because you have to not only buy the house, but also have the money to fix it up.  

He actually reached out to me during the GRC when savings yields were .5%  Tougher these days to get private lenders with 5% risk-free money markets available, but you might try Randy Cooper.

Even a good manager needs to be overseen, met with in person, and I like to put eyes on my rentals fairly regularly, since it is my money on the line. 

Let’s also look at income, not just total wealth, since many folks, especially hourly workers, in the bottom 50 unfortunately, really can’t/don’t save much money or own income producing assets.

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