We had a few plumbing issues once the renters moved in due to tree roots in the sewer line and a pipe freeze (outside) on a cold winter day, but generally once we fixed it up, the house was rentable for the next couple of years with few repairs required.In terms of managing the property we put an ad in the local paper and that was more or less worthless.

I am can't wait to getting settled in to the area and start putting roots down!

If tree roots invade your sewer pipes, your tenant is responsible?

We're rooting for you!

Most people, myself included, will not be comfortable answering that question, but perhaps we could address the root question.

Drill down to the root cause of the problems. 3.

Half the time it's not even the tenants' fault but rather roots or collapsed/cracked lines (especially in cast iron).

You see, as a person college educated in sociology and marketing, trust me when I say what is on the surface is almost always not what is at root.

That said, there is a market for the new investor to carve out which has roots in a locally constructed niche.

hahaaa.Full disclosure I grew up in NY, and I love football but do not even have a favorite NFL team...just watch for enjoyment.Growing up in NY I played a lot of hockey and I always loved Mass and wanted to live there when I "grew up".There is just something about the Massachusetts lifestyle (politics aside) that I love and it's definitely home....but I'll never root for the Boston teams!!!