@Apurv Asthana I usually keep high deductibles and low premiums on all my policies since I wouldn't file a claim unless absolutely necessary...usually I can get things repair at good pricing. 

Hi @Khaled El DorryBundling multiple properties for a 1031 exchange can absolutely streamline your path to bigger deals, and it sounds like you’re in a prime spot to make the jump.

I have studied both and Section 8 is a lot easier.Yes, Section 8 is intended to help with the issue of available housing for low income people so absolutely its not designed to compete with your Class A rentals.

@Jonathan Greene I'm not sure what you mean by "most will not cash flow as an out-of-country investor" as it might suggest that the cash-flow of a given property has something to do with the nationality or residence of the owner but, in any case, you're absolutely correct that, historically, the net rental yields of LTRs in US cash-flow markets like the Mid-West have been typically higher than in the average European market, although that wouldn't be the case for many other US markets like California or New York.

Some people seem to get locked in to one place they find, or a place a friend or family member is selling without really evaluating the available market.In a small town in East Texas I would think your biggest risk is a big player coming to town that can absolutely crush a smaller player. 

Quote from @Max Emory: @Bob Asad, there are a lot of different account structures out there but absolutely keep security deposits in a separate account from your opex/income account. 

I called booking.com the verify and they said they would absolutely back me up on declining their cancellation request.

Absolutely, man.

I absolutely would not do any business with these people ever again they must be in cohorts together in the shady loan business which by the way has a Better Business Bureau rating of " F"...

You need to understand that given your situation the asset and operational impact must be absolute minimal, lowest risk exposure possible.