Hi, have a quick question for whoever may know the answer… Had a property for past 5 years. Had a nice positive cashflow until approximately 1 year ago when I had increase in property tax and HOA, plus had  insurance ...

I recommend you to build relationships with electricians, plumbers, gardeners, etc. and establish a system where the tenants report issues and you manage the maintenance required.

It is HQ of Moffitt and also a big VA hospital and also has Busch Gardens. 

I live in CO and my mountain property has water under it but is about 50k to drill, since we plan to rent it we are putting forth the money but also doing a rainwater collection system for the garden (in CO we can only collect up to 110gal)

one almost hit the house after a storm.3. make sure when you run the numbers on Texas properties to account for the increase in property taxes year over year.4. before you buy in a new area be sure you establish some kind of relationship with an electrician, plumber, handyman, gardener, roofer Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I'm looking into a property in Garden Valley 44127 and wanted to get the input of some investors and PM who are familiar with this area.

Value add was paint, flooring and a little gardening (as though that would add much value).  

**Must Read**"The human mind may be likened to a garden, which may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild; but whether cultivated or neglected, it must, and will, bring forth.

I have a 2 bed 1 bath garden unit, I have this possible tenant who is interested, she makes about $3500 with disability and social services.

There are certainly pros and cons and will come down to your personal goals.Pro: Because it is two properties on a lot, that is one insurance, one property tax bill, one gardener, etc.