I am presently based in New Jersey but since I have an insatiable appetite for the outdoors I will be relocating to either Colorado, Oregon, or Washington next year.

People prefer a back porch or outdoor space.

Most of the damage will likely be on your tenants own furniture.

This was summer in central CA so I don't know why on earth she would offer such a thing, It was 100 degrees outside, but that was HER idea so I said they could stay as long as the birds never, ever, EVER go back inside my house.To their credit, they left the place spotless, but now Lucas has revived the latent horror of wondering how much those birds peed and crapped on my furniture.  

Essentially a home owners policy without the protection for furniture, belongings, etc. 

Instead, I went to Europe, bought new furniture, bought two new rentals, etc.

I've heard of some "curbside closings" kind of like a drive through as long as you physically appear before the notary, and also if you don't mind having a mobile notary you can request that the signing be outdoors.

This was tracked down not to the sewer lines but to the outdoor drainage lines.

If you weren’t outdoor people it definitely would not be worth it, but I do understand why it’s a hard decision despite the cost of living.

There are no Pit Cats, only Pet Cats.Cats don't bark all day while the tenant is at work.Cats bury their "Business" either outdoors or in a liter box.Cats don't scratch and gouge doors wanting to get out.Repair workers (and you) are not afraid of going into units with cats (unless maybe it's a lion).I think cats make good tenants (quiet and get along with others), dogs have more downsides to them.Just my 2 cents.