Also, interview at least 10 lenders to secure the best loan terms.

I continue to pad my social security contributions full-time with the hopes of maximizing my retirement benefits.

Was is secured by the property? 

I have a MTR near Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, and I found it was a bit tougher than I expected to secure tenants.

@Dylan Robinson I've got buddies that used their VA loan to secure big beautiful plexes in DC.

Quote from @Ingrid Hussey: Hi All,I recently installed security cameras outside of my SFR rental.  1 is installed on 1 corner of the house and is aimed at the front yard. 

Heard the owner was interested in selling so I proactively reached out and secured the sale How did you finance this deal?

If you want another layer of protection get an umbrella policy.You don't want to trigger the due on sale clause for a likely low interest mortgage.Also if you aren't operating your LLC 100% you likely only have a false sense of security. 

Hi All,I recently secured my second rental property using a HELOC and now I'm thinking about my next purchase.

But IF the property in question is in compliance with all code, and provides a safe and secure environment, all problems are timely addressed and corrected, and the property is maintained on a professional level, then the investor who has a large capital investment in the property should be entitled to enforce any contracts providing him with the agreed to cash flow.