I think high risk dogs might not be worth it Maybe lower risk pets could provide a pet fee and give me a bigger tenant pool without such a high risk.Thanks for the advice!!

The rust belt has been wonderful for out of state seeking better rental property returns due to the lower purchase prices and cashflow potential. 

Self managed HOAs are usually undercapitalized so you want to take a thorough review of the condition of the community to make sure there isn’t deferred maintenance because you might get hit with a special assessment if the board isn’t setting aside cash for those capital improvements.At face value, taking into consideration my typical financial objectives, I wouldn’t do this deal unless it was a much lower price.

You can also do value add STR & Multi-Family Rentals by starting with distressed properties and using a bridge loan to acquire them with a lower down payment compared to a DSCR loan.Networking – Connect with local investors, wholesalers, and realtors in your target markets.

Even competent 3rd party management can only mitigate, not necessarily address many of the issues that arise when owning lower tier properties & population growth alone is not a magic pill. 

that will be a lower priced property that you most likely will be lending on. can it be done yes.

Therefore, it makes more sense for US investors to look overseas and Canadian interest rates are now significantly lower.

If 1031 is to be implemented it must be done on the property level.2. 1031 generally does not apply to IRAs since they are tax-exempt. 3.

I do believe some are truly altruistic, to a certain level, and truly believe in what they are offering.  

I would anticipate it would depend on the level of detail you desired but it has been my experience that the will do free estimates.