There are two kinds of bankruptcy individuals can file.

Hey AudreyHere's a list of things you should look for in your investment properties...Start by assessing the property’s curb appeal and exterior condition, checking the roof for damage and foundation for cracks or moisture.

Kind of piggybacking off this same notion but I have a permitted shed in the back of my duplex that would make a great studio apt. 

So if you are not doing daily rental, have your agent check with some of the regional carriers and see how they compare.  

As far as PadSplit, you'll have to check city and county laws concerning the number of unrelated people allowed to live in a house. 

What kind of strategies do you deploy in real estate?

This is all part of the process of being a landlord.How are you accessing background checks?

Also I find it kind of humerus were 15 years ago when i joined BP the FI number was 5k to many up to 10k  now its 15k and up.. ( which is realistic in my mind I never thought 5k was realistic. 

.- You can look into call kinds of economic growth and financial indicators as well to help narrow the list.- I've also heard of people choosing a market because the team they could put together in that market was the best team they found

However, my family member has been very kind to me, and I do not want to hurt our relationship, so I'm fine with losing 15k.