I have a good idea of how I want to get there, I’m just curious of other people’s paths to get there.My original goal with real estate was to provide additional income for retirement; have a couple paid off houses and help supplement retirement income from my 401k, social security (if it still exists), etc.

This is a people business, so network and develop your social skills.

Social media8.)

Enforce late fees and always proceed immediately to eviction when clock ticks down.A tenants personal life issues are not your concern, working with tenants problems 9 time in 10 will only cost you more lost income, landlords are not social workers or family, you need to take all emotions out of your business.

The 6 extra months come at no additional costs.It is important to note that F&G requires you to have certain documents emailed to them such as; a valid driver’s license with your current address, social security card, and proof of your address.

That includes inspection of tenant records.The current Landlord should not share data that requires protection like credit report, social security number, etc.

Hi Rachel,I've got a similar arrangement with a portfolio in Florida, in an area where I grew up and still have an extensive social and family network.  

But if you're looking for long-term tenants in low-income housing, as we do, it pays to look carefully at the situation.This is where you really need to hit the social media sites, find her FB and find all her friends' FBs, Instagram, etc.

I would be ready for socialization--and bring business cards or be prepared to airdrop some equivalent.

My tenants are nurses, social workers, very stable jobs, driving high end cars but not too often they want to buy.