@Tiana Lazard check with your local municipality, but unlikely you can claim homestead unless it is still your legal address - and you want tenants getting your mail.

Follow the step for the deposit-even if it is to send a registered letter to their last known address stating that the deposit was used for outstanding rent and whatever damages or cleaning was needed (itemize it). 

Stabilizing inflation could create more predictable home prices and rental yields, but affordability challenges—especially in urban markets—remain a concern.

Tenants should certainly take responsibility for maintaining the property and promptly informing the landlord of any maintenance concerns.

It is a common concern, I think if you are writing competitive offers then you can request a discount.

I figured this could possibly put me in a good position for a cash-out refinance when I’m ready to move on to a second property.If I stick within my budget, Philadelphia seems to offer the most housing availability, but I’m concerned about most houses available being in rougher neighborhoods.

Ryan's concern with the seasoning period before being able to cash out refi is a definite snag point.

Our company is actually starting an Asset Management Mastermind to address these infrastructure issues and share our systems and procedures.

Quote from @Celli Mowery: Hi Jamesinteresting message -I know I’ve seen your name often on the Bluegrass Investors GroupI have spent the last 5 years investing in London and while some of the concerns you mentioned did exist when we started I’m finding we haven’t had issues with tradesmen coming from Lexington & Richmond for us in recent years.

I’m concerned mine is not detailed enough.