He was happy he was getting a good steady rent check and know his property was well taken care of, and I was happy I was able to Airbnb with less expenses than had we owned the place. 

You live there now? 

We don't understand why technology companies like yours who suppose to have live updates would end up having delayed and inaccurate information than our manual check.

Make sure to maintain a cash reserve (3-6 months of expenses) to handle unexpected repairs or vacancies.It’s smart to consider the “what-ifs,” but don’t let them hold you back.

I've owned student housing as far as 4.1 miles from the University of South Carolina campus.In my experience, the only reason kids would live that far away is cheap rent.

Insurance is just an expense to factor into your underwriting just like property taxes.

I would let the tenant know that he is not authorized to live there.

Hello BP community,Most of the builders do not offer investors opportunity to buy the lots and they claim they are only for primary residence (i;e they will sell only if you are going to live in it (example Ryan homes, Pulte homes etc..) are there any builders out there who can sell to investors for "buy to rent" in Columbus OH?

I have lived in Austin for almost 20 years where I own one house that has been my primary residence for four years now. 

But at turnover you needed better paint and change out window coverings almost always.. change carpet every other tenant.. glad i had concrete floors in the main living areas..