I hope to meet some great people in the Centex area or if someone has tips on procuring properties in other areas like Louisiana?

I'm brainstorming on the expense side this evening, and I'd be interested in hearing turn-around stories from properties you have purchased, tips or tricks you apply to your individual properties, or any other broader concepts that have helped you control the expense side of your investments.I just purchased my first duplex in July and am currently renovating one of the units.

@J Scott Thanks for the tips.

You also want to be certain that there are no screws being used to hold together the connections of sections of duct on a dryer, since those screws become points of lint accumulation when their tips get inside the duct.

hello all,with the potential closing on my first property quickly approaching, I was wondering what tips and tricks you all use to check up on applicants.

All good tips.

I'm glad I have the website to go to for info, tips, connections and everything that can help me be successful.

Would love to meet up and give you any tips, advice that I can.Mike Dundon

Check with your local Section 8 office to see if they have Section 8 Landlord Briefing , which would give you some tips on the program and the rules.Not all section 8 participants have an income form employment, income is usually from another government agency.

Thanks for the tip, Lisa.