They are not technically a teacher until they can work at a school.

When a tenant causes problems, I can remove them six ways from Sunday, typically much faster than the courts could do it.Financial Management & Reporting: It may seem small, but accurate accounting is important and not in the tool box of most investors.Market Knowledge & Rental Rate Optimization: Understanding the market is critical to maximizing returns.

Will interest rates go up or down when Freddie/Fanny are 100% privatized?   

If you can afford a higher payment, a 15-year mortgage saves on interest over time.For the down payment, aim for at least 5%, but if you can put down 10-20%, you'll avoid PMI and could get a better rate.

Quote from @Brandon Bell: I've owned a property for four years with a standard fixed-rate mortgage, and now I'm looking to convert it into a rental.

HUD targets average rents for an area, so just like average school grades, this typically translates to Class C property rents.In our Metro Detroit market, the MAJORITY of the claims about getting higher than market rents can be traced to a Class D Neighborhood/Property. 

I know of at least two big players in the lending space who have begun asking for a higher rate if you had in a sec 8 / HAP leases.

We've been able to rent properties pretty quickly, just as long as the rental rate is appropriate!

Interest rates don't help, but investors were also successful in the 80s and 90s with rates in this range. 

That 4% cap rate on in place financials is a lie.