But, more importantly for future investing (and sanity) stay away from "guru's" and self proclaimed mentor's who have something to sell you.

Investors normally get there payments on time, most of the tenants stay for long periods of time because if they move it is a hassle for them, and since section 8 requires that the property stay in certain condition it will help keep the maintenance costs down. 

Lucie serves as a cautionary tale.As you celebrate this season, stay alert and ready.

I could fly home to take care of my parents with zero notice and stay for a month, or two.

There is not a lot of data for MTR comps so I look on FF to see how many MTRs are in my area and what the rate is, and I play around with AirBnb to see what  a monthly stay would cost.

STAY AWAY!!!

Working with a CPA can help you navigate tax implications, and staying focused on long-term planning will set you up for success.

I wouldn't know the areas to look out for or to stay away from so any advice would be awesome!

Great to hear you had a plan, stuck to it, and executed it consistently.You've made the shift to the "I" quadrant, while your working friends wish to stay in the "E" or "S" quadrantsWhat are the plans now with your new FREEDOM?

I have not received any feedback regarding that, but I like to imagine it does provide a new level of coziness upon their stay.