My girlfriend and I are newbies in the RE investing world, and would love to build a network with like minded couples!

They stay for a couple months without paying because they literally can’t pay. 

I think there is definitely a couple strategies at play here for you and your family. 

Went well, there were a couple hiccups but they worked hard to overcome them and it turned out alright. 

I also don't understand why you would want to tie up your cash so long without the benefits of owning the properties.The scenario of you buying a few now and the rest in a couple years seems to be the most appealing for you both, why are you adverse to that?

We will not work with anyone who has not been to Milwaukee and spent at least a couple days with us, so we can get on the same page on asset and neighborhood quality. 

Appreciation is good in TX but I’m breaking even the first couple years when I buy here.

I have a couple of MFs in AL, some in Birmingham. 

LMHA gets a staff of a couple dozen people and a big budget to be bureaucratic, the tenant gets cost effective safe housing, and we get steady rent checks)Does anyone else have these issues???

Will you be able to spot an issue by doing a drive by every couple of weeks.I'm challenging you Brian to get of the fear of "out of state".