Dogs get used to you, and they will get used to the tenants as well, just takes a week or two of consistency.

I have duplexes in Spring Hill that I acquired 3 years ago and rents have consistently gone up.

Talk to a few lenders - some local lenders, some hard money ... talk to a few Realtors where you want to invest - and MAKE SURE to find an agent that consistently closes a good amount of business and a good % of that should have been for investors.  

The key was consistently sending it out even when I wasn't making any return on it. 

We are open/explored purchasing lists on Listsource, visiting the county for the Tax Delinquent records, driving for dollars, etc We do our best to surround ourselves with as much knowledge as possible and be patient and consistent in applying that knowledge.

@Albert Gutierrez, The answer is yes, but it would consist of using other strategies other than conventional loans.

Purchase price: $180,000 Cash invested: $131,000 This property is a side by side duplex with a big open attic with living space, 3 bedrooms and bathroom on second floor, main floor consist of living room, dining room, kitchen and half bathroom.

If you can talk them down in price I think it would be a great opportunity.That being said, if you know you have the social reach to fill the house with roommates consistently and replace them quickly if they all left overnight; then go for it!

Be consistent.

Credit scores are indicative of performance with past and current debts, so it makes sense to assume that a Payor who has been responsible in consistently paying back other debts will be a good note Payor as well.