If your leasing application process is thorough and well thought out, and if your lease agreement has been well drafted by your local attorney and if it includes clauses that permit you/your property manager enough latitude to maneuver and anticipate undesirable tenant behaviors, both actions and inactions, and you have operational processes which align with enforcement of your lease, then you've done all you can do to reduce this inherent risk of an undesirable tenant.  

However, most investors anticipate a five-year investment term in syndication deals.

For additional context, here’s a snapshot of our financial situation:We’re paying the mortgage on our primary residence.We have one car with ongoing payments.I anticipate it could take up to three months to find a new job.I’ve already applied for unemployment benefits (in PA) and am waiting for approval.I’d greatly appreciate any advice or insights.

Even if a property cash flows $500 per month usually this cash flow will be eaten up (when a tenant moves out, when something breaks, etc. )And I am asking other people for their experience, if they feel the same wayYou need to be charging enough in rent to put aside money to cover those easily anticipated expenses as well as saving for higher cost capital improvements that will be needed down the road (like AC repairs for example).

After all of the hazards have been removed from the home i anticipate the left over debris would be minimal.

I'd anticipate financing wise at least 6 months but would always recommend a 18 month financing term on your loan if your getting one. 

It also sets their expectation so they can anticipate the change in their budget. 4.

When I vented about this bad experience, she gave me this much anticipated “I told you so” smug smile that made me want to both hug her and slap her.

Plans to were announced last month to invest $2B into the cities airport in anticipation of the population/business travel growth. 

If it's way out of whack with the market average, dig deeper.Debt Service Coverage Ratio: Key for nderstanding if the property's cash flow will cover financing comfortably.Historical Vacancy Trends: Especially in areas like Chicago, where local job markets fluctuate, knowing vacancy trends can help you anticipate rough patches.Rent Growth vs.