But at the same time we can't absorb their problems.

The length of the lines vary based upon the number of bedrooms in the house and the ability of the soil to absorb water.

I have a mortgage to pay; I could absorb the hit and pay the mortgage without rent for a few months if I have to, but it's not my first choice.

In reality, if you buy the property at the right price, it should be able to absorb short-term (one month per year) vacancies just humming right along. 

I have been reading some of the recommended books and absorbing it all while trying to find a strategy that suits my end goal, which is mostly just to get all of my eggs out of the stock market and spread it out a bit.    

You can split the cost of the move or absorb entirely, or just let them do it themselves.

It'll take me a while to find my niche but I'll do my best to absorb everything I can. 

Loaded question and good questions it all stems down to what you as a investor can financially afford and absorb the risk.

Many people are unaware that brick should NEVER Ever be painted as it is porous and absorbs water and needs to breath to dry out.

I've been lurking and absorbing the wealth of knowledge found within this community.I'm interested in meeting any and everyone that is involved in real estate.