I routinely have dogs run through the screen around the pool, as I don’t think they see the screen.  

@William JohnnyInvesting in single-family homes (SFHs) and small multifamily properties in Philadelphia offers advantages such as more inventory, easier financing, a larger buyer pool, less management, and lower cash flow.

You could also partner with investors to pool resources.

@Jason Fitzwater we are building a pool cabin in the Smokies.

I will post my story on here... it resulted in a more than 8000 loss... and water bills which were not paid, and which Northpoint was supposed to assist in transfering to tenant's name. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

When I complained to the city about the alley having three kiddie sized swimming pool holes, city refused to make repairs and then trumped up fines against me up to $1,000.  

It's big enough that I could also add camping/RV/tiny home STR options in different areas (20+ acres with a lake and a pool).

Interest Rates and Mortgage RatesImpact on Buyers: Higher interest rates can make borrowing more expensive, reducing the pool of potential homebuyers.

The initial cost can be high, but no maintenance or water costs afterward.Good luck with your project!