With little structural work needed, the $200,000 renovation budget will mostly be dedicated to completely updating the kitchens and bathrooms, refinishing the existing hardwood floors, removing wallpaper and interior painting, replacing windows and repairing the back decks.

I'm not entirely sure if in Kansas City this would be a good way to invest and if so what kind of budget someone would even need to build something and whether it's worth the time.Any opinions welcome.

If big budget investors are buying large quantities of houses in one area, I understand how that would have a big enough effect to change the market.

You should budget around $117/ft for construction not including any of the other stuff I just mentioned.

For example let’s say you have $25k and a $500 a month surplus in your budget.

I seriously question that there are many investors really killing it using SEO only in big markets like Miami or Houston -- most have to use some kind of ad budget to amplify the message. 

My husband and I have a max budget of $50k liquid cash to invest, and we are planning to purchase a buy-and-hold investment property in Atlanta in the $100k-$200k range.

My husband and I have a max budget of $50k liquid cash to invest, and we are planning to purchase a buy-and-hold investment property in Atlanta in the $100k-$200k range.

If your clients can get 30 to 40 leads a week, on a $99/month budget (cost of hosting my site), I will happily admit social media is better than SEO.

We would sooner stretch our vacation budget than rent a home not on the water.