But the thieves did take a TV, coffee and end tables and 2 suitcases with my clothes. 

Like eagles, they force their little babies to leave the comfortable nest, and sometimes getting kicked out makes you learn how to fly.

Realtor showing me property had just had a baby and went to San Jose to do all her dr. visits and give birth.   4hours is a long ways away if you have a real problem.   

Management shouldn’t change your investing strategy but yes lots of wolves in sheep’s clothing for sure but that’s anywhere.

I am a baby investor.

My desire to be financially free began nearly a year and a half ago while working Dave Ramsey's baby steps program, and my increased interest in  building wealth was sparked a year ago after listening to hours of the BiggerPockets podcasts and then reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad.

Debt to Income - not greater than 45% which includes the rent   Employment - Less than a year, 1-3 years and over 3 years - stability is given higher points  Smoker loses points - smoking is prohibited on the property, but the clothes reeking of smoke does require more work when they move out.

And to top it off:Very little furniture, lots of dump runs, sometime the grass and landscape get neglected for a couple weeks, always sweeping and vacuuming up dust, painters tape stuck to your clothes, joint compound imbedded into your jeans, tools scattered around the house, half a wall is opened, trim isn't done....

I got it livable just in time for when the baby arrived.

You're a landlord, not a baby sitter.