Luckily here, but the time I'm done renovation we will be heading into the spring market - so that should fair better for marketThe other tenant dropped a bomb on me and told me he bought a house.

Why not start with a small turnkey rental property and test the water?

Direction Cracks that run diagonally or horizontallyCracks that run at a 45-degree angleOther signs Cracks that appear suddenlyMultiple cracks, especially if clustered togetherCracks that widen over timeDoors and windows that don't close properlySagging ceilings or leaning wallsSigns of water leakage  -------------------------------------Just annoying stuff...fun, huh?

I guess a lot of Scott's buyers are under water the day they sign a loan, so he must be regularly evicting and reselling some of those houses.

I'm looking into cities of central AR (LR, NLR, Benton/Bryant) Hot Springs area, and NW AR (Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville).If you don't mind me asking, what is it you like to offer new investors?

Obviously I want to keep my costs low but still want to spring for amenities that would give me a competitive edge compared to other rentals.

In Reno and metro areas, insurance companies primarily focus on roofs, the age of the building, wiring updates, and water pipes, as mentioned @Cameron Moore.

I’ve just started his Land Trust program and plan to attend his 3-day workshop this spring.

With the above said we have a 75 acre country subdivision coming online this spring.  100% cash.  

However, I think some upcoming life changes may be the right opportunity for me to dip my toes in the water in real estate investing.I live in Pflugerville, TX (25 minutes from downtown Austin) and will soon be moving to Portland, OR, for my dream job.