The worst part is they refuse to help me get the account back, quoting their terms of service and stating they are not liable for any issues with my account. 

For the person that can tolerate the variability of returns, the IUL is probably the better choice with the best long-term prospects for growth.

Supply and Demand: When buyers outnumber sellers, prices and rents rise.Population Growth: Cities with significant and sustained population increases are more likely to see long-term rent growth.Job Stability and GrowthA property’s value is tied to the jobs in the area.

I like this idea because it reduces the potential vacancy I could have by doing a short 3- to 4-month lease that ends in April or May, then starting over with a year lease.

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Talking to people who’ve done deals in your market, both successful and unsuccessful, will give you invaluable insights and help you develop your niche.I know that’s a broad answer, but hopefully, it gives you a good starting point!

Has anyone had success with Rat poison and if so which one?

You don't have to fit into a traditional "avatar" box to bring valuable insight, so don't sell yourself short. :)This is especially true if you rely on furnishedfinder.com as your primary lead source (which you shouldn't, but that's another post) as when you make that connection with a prospective resident, you are selling yourself as a landlord as much as you are the property as a place to live.

Every market can be invested in successfully.

We did our own with decent success.