Since there always has been and likely always will be "have's" & "have not's" then this discussion can go on forever.

I'm a huge fan of multifamily properties (like this one: How to Buy a Small MultiFamily Property: A Step by Step Case Study )We're going to be having a Portland BiggerPockets meetup in the coming weeks - so definitely make sure you have some Keyword Alerts set up, especially for the word "Portland" so you'll be notified when it happens!

As you say, there is a bit of a revolving door in the business and others will behave accordingly.

If you have no skin in the game, you behave differently than if you have something to lose.

I will be having an upcoming conversation in the next week with a tenant.

No matter what type of architecture, or exterior finish, many times updating with energy efficient doors, windows, new trim, and paint will do wonders.As for the maintenance of stucco, IF IT'S APPLIED CORRECTLY, and you have good gutters, etc. on the house, you shouldn't be having problems with mold.

Since you will be an owner occupant, the tenants will be having to move for you based on the timeframes given by that Federal law.

They have to be specifically qualified to submit offer's through HUD's system, so they should know how they behave in your area.

You either accept this risk, and trust the parties that will be having access to this sensitive information, or you don't do this type of deal.Ask the agent how they want the "offer" presented - signed, one page LOI, full realtor contract, etc.

It just kind of fades in to the ads being served up on the right.I also seem to be having trouble with my logo; it's not appearing in my forum signatures, though it shows up just fine on the profile page.