So, had we put something down, we could have gotten a larger return from rent.

Analyze deals efficiently, consider financing options, and build your network.

About 6ac of grass with scattered trees, a pretty wetland area, and decently close to larger towns and recreation areas (Ocala National Forest, Mt.

I have a few realtors whom I have relations with however my network does not specialize in creative financing.

If it is a larger house and the renter group is families consider that moving in the school year is less common.

Are you drawn to SF, 1-4 families, larger apartments?

I’m committing 8 hours or so a week right now to learning about strategies and markets, and excited to network with others in the real estate business as well!

The risk of problems is extremely low, even in larger markets.

Getting down deeper into the local regulations and such is each will require networking with city officials or other investors who are already active in those markets. 

It is your property so unless the tenant is intentionally breaking things they should not have to pay for repairs.As others have mentioned, it is hard enough to get tenants to report small issues that can and do cause larger problems when I am not charging a fee, you are opening yourself up to major issues if tenants are reluctant to call because they don’t want to pay a fee.