In that environment and with the caveat that they moved out in 15 days and you should be able to get new tenants in within the next 15 days while they are still paying rent.

In today's ridiculously low interest rate environment that's almost impossible.

Maybe this person wants to get somewhere better, maybe you know of a better spot for them to go, a shelter, more suitable environment, etc. 3.

Alternately, I could just get a newly developed house and pay full price = market value and not have to deal with a house in this competitive environment.

But I do believe we will see a changing environment in the next 6 to 10 months.

That is because homes are appreciating assets and in a capitalistic environment people want to be paid for that.

Maybe just because of the ever-changing environments we have make it hard for published books on that topic.

Now, consider putting yourself in a better environment to meet your objectives.

In regards to market to invest, the Midwest is a great market for cash flow but the quality of life can be lower compared to the coasts/warm environments (that’s coming from someone who grew up on the ocean but moved to Ohio for school and stayed for rental investing).

Having worked in a W-2 environment for the last 20 years, I've now had my eyes opened to the incredible wealth building power of residential rentals versus the "quick fix" and subsequent tax bills from the land deals I've been doing.