When a neighbor calls to complain about detached-home tenants swearing loudly, other than saying "tell me more" and letting the caller vent, any favorite phrases I could use to let them feel heard without triggering wounds or having the conversation dragging on forever? 

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The first option with duct work seems more expensive and intrusive to occupied units.Unfortunately there is no natural gas available nearby to tap into, which is of course my favorite way to heat.Any thoughts or advice in this area would be appreciated.Also curious to know if anyone is familiar with federal or state (we are in MD) tax breaks or incentives for improving efficiency of a building, or converting from oil heat. 

I am curious to hear what your favorite quality or trait was about the best property manager you have worked with.

But my least favorite option, pulling the downpayment from my 403b.Before I do anything though. 

Here's the scoop.  Considering an off market 2/1 single family home.  Solid C neighborhood.  Will rent $700-750 after rehab.  It's straight out of the 60s.  Lot's of wood paneling.  The options I'm familiar with thus ...

Mirror Pond was my favorite (Deschuttes maybe?). 

Lease loss is my favorite strategy.  

I also sold 3 of my least favorite rental houses over the last 12 months, by owner, at retail, within weeks.The numbers.

--Below are a few of my other favorite cities... just so we are all aware that crime is not limited to the Mid-SouthSan Antonio, TXNashville, TNDenver, CO*I hope this tool will help OOS investors with their preliminary due diligence.