It sounded great at first but the more I thought about it the more questions and concerns I kept coming up with. 

Move-in, mid-lease, renewal/move-out, plus any other time we have severe weather or other concerns relative to the property's conditions and maintenance. 

My main concern now is the unfinished porch.I'm receiving bids that are all over the map: some are as low as $1,300 for labor, while others range from $4,000 to $10,000.

We are concerned that the new interest rate will create negative cashflow on the rental.

Hello BP members, I have a prospect who has applied for rent for one of my SFR rental but during my processing of the applicant. I found the new job the prospect was hired for (Provided me with a job letter stating th...

We’ve had 6 showings in the past week alone, which is already a lot, but the most concerning part is what’s been happening during these showings.Here’s the real kicker: there have been showings (with prior notice given) when we weren’t home, and my cameras caught prospective buyers entering unaccompanied—no realtor, no landlord, just strangers walking into my occupied home.In one instance, my husband happened to be home and answered the door.

In any case there is no taxable event yet.As far as your brother is concerned, it again depends on the nature of the transaction. 

Meanwhile, your expenses, like debt service, taxes, insurance, and maintenance, continue.Another concern with investing in disaster-prone areas is the high cost of insurance.

What are the concerns?

That was actually my concern, getting the type of tenant that don't destroy the property.