My big bold move was to rent them at $150 month with tenants paying for heat and electric. 

Lots of upscale single family homes are coming up so people with money are moving into the area.  

My income is variable because I move companies semi-frequently and I have only been in it a few months.

How long do they sit on the market, are you finding them in move-in-ready condition, or will they need work before you move in? 

Hey Cristal, Just move your property to an LLC. 

The problem is that you don't get an opportunity to do an inspection before you buy.If you buy pre-sale from the owner, you have arrears to bring current, getting the owner to move after you have solved their problem and taken the pressure off, along with the previously listed concerns.

I was eager to get one on the board and moved the dates up a week.

Here is a resource on dangerous dogs. http://www.dogsbite.orgGlad you have a plan and are moving forward.  

I was eager to get one on the board and moved the dates up a week.

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