@Terry Bickerstaff You could easily partner with a builder on a JV deal if there is demand for housing where your lots are and the financials pencil.

If you're not familiar with the area and are looking for a place to begin your search, the below hot list will help refine your search.Today, our goal is to identify different submarkets within “the Poconos” that serve the short term rental community and its demand.

Here's a breakdown of some key things to consider, particularly in a market like Gallatin County (which has been booming):1. 5% Cash-on-Cash Return (COC)While a 5% COC return is on the lower end for some investors, it’s not bad for a first deal, especially in a high-demand area like Gallatin County.

When you use them on your blog or something, they will track it down and then have their attorney send a letter demanding you pay them $20,000 for copyright infringement.

Demand will drop, supply will increase  and those that actually want to sell their house will ultimately have to lower their price - so the theory goes.  

Every deal is different, and supply and demand really dictate what we can sell it for.

Tenants agree to return the appliances in the condition supplied less any normal and reasonableThe tenant emailed me about two days after moving in and said the refrigerator was not supplied in complete working condition and is demanding I replace it ASAP.

I would only include landscaping if the tenant covered the cost.If he's below market - even a little - and demanding I pay for landscaping while attempting to insult me with complaints, then I would get rid of him.

He demanded of me to install central AC or he will have to take this matter to court. 

Great to see you’re planning to invest in college towns in the Midwest—those areas can definitely offer strong rental demand!