Plus, after years of being bothered by tenant calls, I realized that tenant calls are an OPPORTUNITY, to build a more solid loyal relationship with my housing customer and like the cable provider who won't let you cancel your service, KEEP THE CUSTOMER!!!!!!!!!

Same with condition, better location, quality of construction, a more popular style, lot size, being on sewer, or a comp having deficiences, but all of these issues can be justified in the market.Bottom line, secondary market, FHA, VA, USDA will require at least one comp being higher than the sale price, so if financing is involved look for a higher comp.

I would think the owner would sell in the $45k range but I can get a more solid number for you if you are interested.

I'll try again when I actually have a more sensible question :)

If not, the money saved in DIY might be a big sacrifice for your sanity. yes they usually charge 10% of the rent, but you will need to check your expenses appropriately (or buy a more reasonably priced condo).Profit: Some people can make a tidy profit with vacation rentals and pay-off their entires years expenses with a couple a rentals a year while others lose big time.

Hi everyone;I wanted to ask if you adjust comparable property valuations based on "feel" or a more rigorous method aka: Comparable 1 is on a main road.

In all, I found Portland to be a more expensive housing market than overpriced San Diego.

The MLS is just a more efficient way to find the info.

In exchange, you get a much higher rate than you would for a more normal rental.

On this one, I'd say that it's fairly unlikely that investors buying strong cashflowing property would have taxable losses, even factoring in the depreciation.So there can be value in being a RE Professional, but it's for the minority of very high earners, and those with low-yielding properties generating tax losses.I think all of the other tax benefits of being a RE investor are available to all landlords.I do think having a dedicated spouse might make a more compelling case to the IRS for certain deductions, such as the home-office deduction.