I like to look at census and job growth data and see how or if the area I'm looking to invest in is growing.  

I just had a property turn over and followed this procedure for the showings:I advertise the property and handle all calls, emails, texts on it and set up viewing appointments (I group them all within 30-45 minutes on one day)The current tenants show the property to prospective rentersWhen someone applies, they email or fax in the application and pay the application fee via PayPal (although I am now trying out Cozy for applications) and I process the applicationIf the application passes, I prepare and email over the lease for signatureWhen the lease is signed and sent back to me, I send over a payment request for the first month's rent (via Dwolla or Cozy)At the check-in, I drive to the property to check them in myself and collect the security deposit in secured funds (or use Cozy to collect it beforehand)I have been doing the above for a long time and it has worked pretty well.

The calculator is showing that after all of those items factored in I should still have a cashflow of $250+.  

You guys still planning buffalo Billy's at 730 tonight (Sunday 18th) I may be in. I

The area I live in is somewhat rural with several small towns.

Living and investing in a high and hot rental market as in Toledo, OH, a new local city government trend to cash in is "Lead Inspection".  

It also depends on the area you are investing in. Is

I got in this game in I think 2000.

I'm a Realtor in Terre Haute, IN.  I

The second floor unit is the unit i will be living in. I