Large institutional properties in Southern California are the safest and best investments in my eyes.

Cost me 4 months rent before he was out.Consider - if they are that low on money that they are half a month late AND $150 short....they are not likely to catch back up.

Portugal as a whole has had huge capital appreciation over the last few years but that was mainly a catch up from the Global Financial Crisis and it was led by foreigners, notably through the Golden Visa, that's now been abolished.

I recommend to my clients to use the SFH markets to generate short term income and wait to catch a 2 - 4 unit property and when they pop up throw those in the portfolio. 

If you can invest in a location where you have friends or family who can be your eyes and ears on the ground you are more likely to have a positive outcome.

i cover pest control and lawn care on my stuff. keeps down on issues and i know the place looks good. for my student rentals i also build in a quarterly cleaning fee where my cleaning lady comes through and does a deep clean. extra eyes on stuff and parents happily pay it to ensure their kids have a solid spot. pass through cost for me and well worth it. 

I have my eye on: Montgomery, AL; Huntsville, AL; Greenville, SC. 

Unfortunately I’ll be out of the on a TDY, but I would like to catch a follow-on meeting.

The biggest catch I see is financing.

This is VERY hard to do for someone that isn't a knowledgeable agent with an eye for detail.