From a leaky roof to a backyard jungle, it was a crash course in problem-solving and patience.I bought it for $145,000, powered through the chaos with a hard money loan, and sold it for $180,000.

Our plan was to rent it for 3-7 years, and then sell it, before a roof, HVAC, plumbing, or even much flooring was in need of replacement. 

Got insurance involved and use that money to remodel the entire inside, and add a new roof.

Where another issue arrises is I recently quit my job after becoming pregnant as they would not cover my maternity while overseas, my husband is employed however he works for a UK company and is British so would be unlikely to help us with the situation in the US.

Covering my bases!

My heart rate goes through the roof as I have about $90k in equity in that house. 

Do you think it's common for a tenant to sue for an amount greater than insurance can cover, then take your property or even your personal assets? 

Roof?

You'll have proportionally less upside and thus less room to cover errors and overruns on a project with a new team you'll be far away from. 

They get a higher return since they are covering housing cost, have the $250k per spouse primary residence deduction in gains, is a savings account, higher leverage position, lower interest rate possible, will pay more premium for location, etc.House might be overpriced for REITs but not for home owners.