The market appreciates 3% per year.Pay cash for one house and rent it for $1,500.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

The markets have changed quickly, and what worked 5 years ago may differ significantly from what will drive success today.

Thus, the realistic options are 1031 to DSTs or sell, pay tax, and invest in marketable securities!?  

@Zack Whiting - You are in a top tier market for investment properties!

We scan and analyze every new listing in an investor's target markets and send an email alert of high-potential properties based on their custom criteria. 

@Jim LynchSome typical minimum tenant screening requirements look like the following, but it depends on your market:-Renter has a gross monthly income of 3x more than the monthly rent-Minimum credit score of 650-Renter must have no prior evictions-No felons (or other notable criminal history)There are a number of different tenant screening softwares out there such as Zillow Rental Manager, TransUnion SmartMove, etc.Be sure to complete an employment verification by contacting the renter's employer and confirm the details they shared with you, landlord verification (if they have a previous landlord), credit check, and background check.

Even the MTR market will start to be affected by this, right?

Older homes that aren’t elevated could suffer major damage when the next storm hits.Many expect market saturation in the coming months, as flippers are snapping up flood-damaged properties.

Your “don’t evict strategy” could only make sense in a market that literally hates landlords.