@Justin Phillips @Stacy Voss @Kevin Romines Okay, so another question that popped up - I just looked into the bank that my Mortgage is through and it appears that there is a suspension on new HELOC applications.

I guess the fear of buying the wrong property is holding me back .. as I'm sure is a recurring theme with most new investors.

The theme music to this thread should really be "I'm Just Ken."

Many of them have a common theme - inexperienced sponsors.

I totally agree and will say that I communicate proactively with my tenants and provide examples of the increasing costs of property taxes, insurance and repair costs (labor and materials).My theme to them is “we must raise rents to keep pace with rising costs, but we are doing the minimum increase as we want to retain you our valuable tenant”..

Gas grills are a pain to properly clean.I didn't notice that much of Disney themes?

It is also impossible to compete with all the on-sight resorts at "all" the theme park tourist traps that offer tons of perks you can't compete with.   

I would maybe hire a designer who can spruce up your listing and create a theme that attracts your guest avatar.

The tenants love her, she stays on top of maintenance, has implemented upgrades to improve the property and drive rent increases (much to my dismay, LOL), organizes fun themed events with catered food for tenants, manages evictions and oversees the building's Section 8 program.

Maxwell Maltz) - One underlying theme in this book is that our subconscious mind is a powerful force.