And in many cases at least in my case my bank gets quarterly and annual financials from us and my Banker he would pick it up in our financial reports or our tax return and next thing I would know I am getting a call from him me when I plan to pay it off.

Pick your posion; it's all good!

It’s like being a detective, picking up on details that numbers alone don’t show.Take photos and videos during your property tours.

That translates into The primary concern about picking housing is safety and amenities.

How did you pick MS?

They'd rap while they picked up the parking lots. 

thereby allowing these plumbing updates to pay for themselves).I've got the toilets and faucets all picked out (because I have personal experience with these and I know which ones are good) - but I'm not sure what to do about the shower heads...I know that shower heads are an item that can be the biggest money-saver (because these tend to consume more water than anything else).

Pick a place where lots of people want to rent, the houses are cheap, and there's a chance for growth.

An example like this is https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1377-14th-Ave-San-Francis...Another example is https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1949-23rd-Ave-San-Francis...This house was sold for $1.1M (way under current SF market), simply because there is an protected tenant inside.Just want to pick up everyone's brain and experience here.

Both are valid strategies – just pick the one that aligns best with your financial goals and comfort level.Happy investing!