I think your recommendation for an all encompassing 6-8 month emergency fund for everything, including the one or two potential unforeseen large home repairs.Really appreciate the feedback!

Clayton County is hot, encompasses many areasReadon its hot, entry point is low, affordable

Hey Van...I live and invest in the Rio Grande Valley area which encompasses McAllen/Edinburg.

Note, I cannot remove the sash as the frame encompasses the sash and there are no sash retainers. 

This unique market encompasses properties that cash flow and appreciate consistently.

@Manuel J HernandezWhat kind of real estate attorney are you looking for... real estate encompasses a lot of different areas...

If so, what resources should I tap into to make sure my leases are all encompassing (or is that just something I need to hire a good attorney for?)

The problem I've had with Rentometer is it uses a distance radius for data, which in this case mould encompass Lower Merion, etc.. it might be better for larger suburban towns where there is less variation within blocks.

I am looking to meet people that I could talk to further on Real Estate in general, investing, buy and hold, their personal experiences, and all of the other things that are encompassed in this exciting area of investing.

Purchase price: $270,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Purchased a 33 acre small ranch that that encompassed an old single wide, 1940's farm house, and many other outbuildings.