If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).

All of my rentals fall in the 1% to 1.5% rule, including a newly built 8 unit complex in Barboursville, WV.

-Homes that aren't falling apart/need major rehab on the property-Prices in six figures overall not seven figuresWhat 2-3 cities should I really pinpoint in terms of the Zillow map to get an idea of some great options?

After researching and avoiding schemes like (and almost falling) for TLWB, I discovered BP, a straightforward community offering solid advice.

AND you must maintain adequate reserves to take care of the disasters that may happen.So my advice- build your equity.Most of my clients fall into the first group above.

He works on his own time and schedule, with little supervision except time and time again I happen to be there to make sure he doesn't fall or get hurt, as well as just to help the project get done faster and move onto the next.Sadly though, it seems since business has been so slow with his father (he metioned his father hasn't paid him for the little jobs they do (for other clients, not me) together these days).

After making what seemed to be an endless amount of offers in this hot market, with a lucky turn of events of a sellers contact falling through due to the first place buyer unable to to afford financing.

It's important to find people you trust to do it right because I can't tell you how many times we've taken on properties and the furniture weren't set up correctly/things are falling off.  

Never fall in love with anything. 

If you're going the umbrella insurance route, perhaps see if it will cover you for several things including just the routine slip and fall (like mold or earthquake).