Although Im not saying that’s always the right call, if you care about monthly cash flow and year-round sunshine, Phoenix can look mighty appealing.

People have housing needs year round! 

Or, can I get away with requiring the tenant to pay all expenses? 

You will get away from income taxes and annual registration fees by going to the townships, but your property taxes skyrocket which may offset some of the rent increases.

Hiren, I've personally been focused on the northern MSA markets of Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander.

I answer these questions for my clients, year-round.

This is why in addition to apathy that bad players get away with as much as they do as frequently as they do.

Note this area is an area to get away.

Actually, a friend once mentioned a unit in Eugene that had to be re-leased after a nasty storm tore off part of the roof.. it’s gritty, hands-on stuff like that which rounds out your perspective.At the end of the day, you don’t need a flawless blueprint to get started.

Plumbing, windows, driveway, etc - all big ticket items.