In Philadelphia where I am located the going rate for this service is 1 month's rent.

If you buy in a vacation area there really is no safety net other than desirability/location…I guess just don’t pay up too much.  

Also, consider this copy & paste advice below:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

With 4 properties in different location, you have 4 time more chance of RE appreciation.To maximize returns, leverage tax benefits like depreciation, mortgage interest deductions, or cost segregation while considering your ability to handle management demands and market fluctuations.

There is a case for buying well-located solid assets that produce immediate current cash flow at reasonable leverage. 

I know people that do great with $150k homes but also $650k homes each with different strategies but I do believe in the Golden Rule, location x 3. 

College used to be a lot more affordable, I studied in Europe (where college is free) and it blows my mind to see kids with 200k student loan debt trying to get ahead on a 50k job.The housing market has started to drift apart geographically.

This is located in Pennsylvania.Thanks in advance for your help, and have a Blessed Christmas!

Need letter from employer that either says they allow remote work or the hire is for Texas location. 

But I do know our city needs a lot more of the first type.you clearly don't know me, which if I'm being quite honest with you has absolutely nothing to do with me. this is a property that is located in the village of Liverpool NY with a tenant paying beyond market rent, " If he doesn't want it or can't afford it, reward him with 60 days time to find another place, then find a new tenant that can pay what it is worth. " which I did, and he agreed to pay..................as I've stated to you before anything other is simply poor business practice. thank you for your input