My dad and uncle also left me significant stock market investments to manage, and I have many other interests and hobbies, like the well-rounded person I am. 

In a deal like this one, where you are barely breaking even and always going to nervous about taking a loss when those unaccounted for expenses come round, the relative purchase price is much more important.  

- seems to be doubts on if it is good or not for investment*Chicago is tough on landlords-- do you want that to be your first go round in RE?

That said, according the the Austin Board of Realtors and the Texas A&M Real Estate Center, the median price of a home as of July 2018 is $405K in Austin proper, with surrounding cities (suburbs) at: Round Rock $278K, Pflugerville $265K, Manor $205K, Leander $261K, Kyle $215K, Hutto, $226K, Georgetown $287K, Cedar Park $325K, Buda $266K....so there are plenty of homes within close proximity to Austin that are more affordable.

Just to let you know where my thoughts are right now, I am thinking of the following:Doing- Bi-Annual HVAC maintenance - Annual Pest inspection - Bi-Annual interior/exterior inspection of each propertyNot Doing- Quarterly Pest inspectionTenants are expected to do:- Change A/C filters every 1-2 monthsPlease let me know, really need to round out my thinking here!

Portland's reputation as a food/drink destination is making for strong year-round STR business (Maine is typically known for seasonality in this regard). 

Additionally the City has a provision in it's code that a lot density calculation is always rounded down for SFR and up for MFR if it is over 50% of the minimum....that means that a 7,501 SF lot with a duplex could theoretically have a third unit added.Where I grew up the zoning was based on an R-1, R-2 ect where an R-1 was SFR on the lot, R-2 allowed duplex ect.

Who wants to link up for a round of pool and wings. 

My closest neighbor is the only year round resident and feels it is her right to know who is coming and going. 

Short notice, but I'm heading out to play a round of golf today at 4:12pm at Chariot Run.