Therefore, Val was totally right to ask about the security situation.

There's also the possibility of becoming the squeaky wheel by calling the police (*not* security) to report the matter.

What are the best practices for quickly securing reliable tenants and ensuring positive cash flow, especially for someone new to this?

Some recommend the STACK method also.

Keep in mind that most residential mortgages are conforming loans that are resold on the secondary market and bundled into mortgage backed securities.

BUT I still understand the point that most people made, these are not concrete/stick built structures with conventional building methods, and it is owner/operator, and it's a volatile industry, and its 50min from the Gatlinburg hotspot, and the main house is a double wide, etc.I guess my dream would be that an owner that wants to live and work in one place can buy this property, live in the main house and self manage the property.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

We key each room separately, so the members have security.  

House may continue to appreciate.Cons: Not sure how the revenue plays against social security, Medicare & taxes.

I use the virtual accounts for security deposits, reserves, etc.