Many of the websites that give rental estimates are just averaging what is listed but don't look at amenities or property types.

Where are you investing, what type of properties are you buying and what made you invest in your respective area? 

Wow @ramsin jacob  That's awesome that your getting deals for those type of returns Now I'm not sure about your particular market but from my understanding what I have been told is that your market is flooded with competition where is my market doesn't have that much competition so the rate of getting more deals is a lot more then getting one great deal so it might even work out to being the same in the long run however again I'm not sure I'm only basing my knowledge off of an investor that lived in California move to Massachusetts and started investing out here But then again he could be wrong as well But I guess the point is no matter what market ur in as long as you're making some type of money and helping people that's all that matters And a definitely congratulations to you brother

Most real estate investors goal for investing is to get more "control" and with this type of strategy you don't really have as much.

Sad to see it removed, but rules are rules....I'd like to see it continued/re-examined, but this time simply in light of generosity in general not tied to any other type of organization.I believe that people who are generous have a way about them that tends to draw others toward them, which is helpful in business where net working and establishing relationships built on trust is important. 

I'll probably stick to your advice with high yield savings account or money market type accounts to be honest.

My initial offer would be $75,000, what type of information would you use to negotiate a better deal?

What type of investing are you looking todo? 

I have done a lot of research and would like to hear some more opinions on what the best type of loan I should get on my first little project.

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