We rarely have issues, but it seems like such a small investment in time and money to take one day to verify. 

I am trying to invest in a certain market and I am curious as to how many realtors i should be reaching out to and trying to establish relationships in that particular area.

Try to find any documentation possible.

After 35 years I’ve developed a healthy respect for this business from the school of hard knocks.The day I’ve discovered this business is easy or simple will be a good day to retire.

Move their stuff to storage and notify them that they have 30 days to pay you what is owed and collect their belongings.

", it would take a long time for all my tenants to stay in my homes to get to a 5.3-year average.

All this to say your repair partner is going to be crucial to your success. 

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Quote from @Brad Kremer: Hi everyone,I own a cash-flowing duplex in Austin, TX, that I bought 8 years ago when rates were considerably lower than they are today.

if there is appreciation, but you wouldn’t sell your current home tax free and buy a neighboring home to rent out, (There by raising your cost basis for additional depreciation and lower capital gains tax.) then it probably doesn’t make a good rental property. .