Buy in decent markets, use conservative underwriting techniques so you can have confidence in the deal, and possibly get a more experienced operator to look over your shoulder. 

That I have been able to do as my relatives have done since coming to these United States over 100 years ago: Work hard and better your position in life- and hoist your children onto your shoulders so that they can have an opportunity to live better then yourself.

It shows you're really serious about RE investing and puts you over the shoulder of the deal as its happening. 

You seem to have a chip on your shoulder.

Better yet , use a Texas realtor to lease out your property, they take a lot of weight off my shoulders and I am grateful for the help.

Rent due on the 1st of the month is no surprise to anyone and if they haven't planned properly and decide to make me responsible for their problems - I cannot shoulder their finances any more than the mortgage company would shoulder my monthly payment.

MDF is generally head and shoulders better than particle board in almost all cabinet applications.Plywood is more moisture-resistant than either, but quite a bit of plywood used in cabinetry is veneer plywood with an MDF core anyway.

Up in Tahoe there is a busy season in the Winter AND Summer, but the shoulders are a lot slower. 

Lots of folks head there for outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and boating.Occupancy Rates: In 2019, the occupancy rates for vacation rentals in Lake Tahoe were around 60% on average.Rental Rates: Depending on the specific area and season, you could find vacation rentals ranging from $200 to $400 per night .Seasonality: The winter ski season and summer months are when things get really busy in Lake Tahoe, but the shoulder seasons can be slower with lower occupancy rates.Las Vegas Strip (City):Tourism: Las Vegas is a hotspot with over 42 million visitors in 2019.

Then the Board gave my parents the cold shoulder for many years after the event..