Learn the trade, and see if it suits you.Just soemthing to think about:Truth: I think we can agree that a professsional athlete makes lots of moneyReality: chances of any of us being a professional athlete is pretty slim...You never really want to put anybody “down” before they’ve tried it (not to mention I’ve never met you, regardless of whether I’m a good job of character or sales potential).

There is a property in the Lovettsville Virginia area that I am evaluating on whether it would (or would not) be suitable to become a solid SFR rental property. From my very general understanding of the area it is an ...

In the BP podcast Brandon and David will usually say this when it comes to mentoring, they hate when people ask them "can I work for you, ill even do it for free" because now they have another job....finding that person work to do.But on the contrary if you can come with a set of skills or attributes and offer your services.

Competition and tough situations will only build character right? 

If you have a general idea what percentage is typical with other properties in a particular market, that's a reasonable place to start, but then you still have to adjust for the condition of the property (and other attributes such as how many bathrooms).

INDEMNIFICATION: The Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless  Property Managemer  from and against claims, demands, losses, costs, damages, actions, suits, or proceedings (hereinafter called "claims"), by third parties that arise out of, or are attributable to, the Property Manager's performance of the agreement provided such claims are:1. attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury to or destruction oftangible property, and;2. caused by negligent acts or omissions of the Property Manager or anyone for whose acts the Property Manager may be liable.

Did you do anything to accentuate the historic character on the inside?

And If an owner doesn’t like the changing character of their neighborhood they can move.

Although I attribute my kids to why I bought rental so maybe if I didn’t have kids I wouldn’t have rental idk.I am getting ready to start my first out of state deal and I think the biggest think for me is the contractor.

They steal stupid stuff like people's flip flops. they party late into the night on weekdays. they behave as if residents are there solely to facilitate their good time and buttonhole them for information and directions when they're out walking their pets. they tailgate at the beach access because the hosts are too cheap to pay the association dues. they trespass on resident's property to fish and sightsee then become belligerent when asked to leave. etc etc etc.It really does degrade the character of the neighborhood and the experience of living here during the high season.