We're getting back into to looking for deals as it feels as if the market is starting to soften in our area. 

Knowing they are Amish actually softens my attitude towards their site!

My hard line was softened over time. :)I certainly wasn't advocating for legal threats, rather, its her obligation to fulfill the contract or make a concerted effort to mitigate, e.g. subletting.My second post -- after seeing advice from others -- was finding a middle ground.

Between my experience and in talking with other local investors, the rental market seems to be softening for reasons no one knows.

And at the moment, CA affordability is at historically low rates, which typically translates to the market softening until things trend the other direction.

If there is a radiant heat system, check if there is a water softener.

Mine was a 285K SFR in Austin,lender required 25% down,cash flowing about $400 a month,granted didn't factor in vacancy and capex since it has got almost new roof,HVAC,paint,light & other fixtures,new water softener tank,etc.

Demand is strong though I do believe we now have some moderate softening of rents.

If property values soften do you have the equity ?

@Shawn ParshGreat topic to debate and if you look at this on a graph you can see great disparity right now due to covid and the US printing press of moneyOne of three things is going to happen - either homes become more affordable due to price softening to allow more people to buy a homeWages increase by huge numbersNothing and everyone in generation z gets hosed as they will not be able to buy a home and the rich get richerI can give you my guess on which one of these does not occur