Rent by the room models have seen some draw back and if the current hesitancy trends endure, having an alternate strategy for weathering this or any other future economic storm could help tremendously.   

We endured many trials and tribulations throughout the entire process, and it truly was a labor of love for us for many months as we continually had to maintain our resolve and power through each obstacle as it came to us.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The price of the trip would have been cheaper than the headaches I had to endure.

The price of the trip would have been cheaper than the headaches I had to endure.

I suspect anywhere in Kansas will be similar (because wind and hail are two of the top drivers of insurance claims), but it's worth sleuthing out since things like these are silent chokers of your returns.All other things equal if you can buy and hold in a market with lower taxes, affordable insurance, and more ideal landlord-tenant laws that sweetens the pie :) 

Simon Sinek said, "if you have a strong enough why you can endure almost any how."

Something you've chosen to endure can be far less unpleasant than something imposed upon you.

I am a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and a full time manager at a large medical device manufacturer.I am currently on my 3rd home in the past 13 years and therefore have some knowledge on home purchasing and selling for live in homes.  

We all have what it takes but do we have the endurance to really see things through even if we aren't getting a single deal?

I know what kind of crap you have to endure owning those properties and what kind of headaches they have.The low price pulls people in but many times it's not what they thought it was.