It's free and you'll see what problems other people are facing and how they solve them, which will help you decide whether or not to move forward with your plan.It's possible to find a reliable person who would be super happy to have your rural set-up and not have to have a down payment to buy it. 

I have a deal set up with an insurance company that uses this for when they have a flood or fire and they have to put their insured somewhere.. 

(just looking for a ballpark here)- Average number of room turnovers per year - PadSplit says the average tenant stays 9 months- Average cost of each room turnover (room & carpet cleaning, repairs due to wear and tear)- Repairs and maintenance - how much are you typically setting aside for this?

What if you have a bunch of money in Bitcoins and North Korea sets off a nuclear bomb that takes out satellites and shuts down all communication, computers, etc. then Bitcoins aren't going to be too accessible will they?  

We have found that setting our expectations about what we want is helpful (financial performance, level of renovation we can handle, forced equity opportunities, number of bedrooms, etc) and then waiting for a deal to materialize. 

Set a goal and then connect the dots by taking action each day to reach them.

Once the municipal/state requirements are all set, do a thorough screening for any prospective tenants, have a solid lease ready to go, and take move-in pictures to have on record for any security deposit deductions after they move out.

We're also wondering if FEMA sets the price based on SF, furnishings, etc.

I am new to the world of REI & a late comer.  I want to build wealth for me & my child and feel stuck.  I depleted my savings when I stupidly renovated a house on which I'm not the sole owner on title. I am cu...

It can get really sticky, cause frustration and ruin a friendship if expectations aren't set up front.