The internet as wonderful as it is has also created a 'wild west' effect that is often unbridled.  

I added arcade games, board games and accept pets as well.

If you take that focus off the table and understand this is a very complicated business that tends to be really lucrative over the long game, you will be ok.

It's a relationship game more than anything, so if you're building strong relationships with them and providing a consistent product, you'll be golden.

Real estate is a long-term game, and your patience will pay off.Since you’re a dentist, you may have a busy schedule, so consider working with a good property manager.

There is a new bill being proposed hopefully eliminating Pmi if that gets passed that would be a game changer .

But we would still be guessing.The game-on for you is to get your GC out to the property and give you a budget beforre the proeprty gets snatched by another investor.

The handyman would reach out to the tenant to coordinate availability, then coordinate with you on the issue and fixes needed.The Smart locks are a game changer.

Your fixed costs could be something like the following: $5k property tax, $2k insurance, $3k utility (including internet and TV), $2k landscaping (mowing, weeding), $2k or $3k maintenance (if you have a pool or hot tub). 

I wanted to get back in the game again but don’t have much in reserves that most if not all HML require.