You guys have built an awesome community.I also know not to mess with a guy who sports facial hair and digs flannel.

Then I did some intense affirmations and prayers, and attracted some fabulous tenants.All in all, I'd say you're on the right path, but there are many possible pitfalls to keep on top of.

But it’s kind of like what Dwight from the office says, “why would I tip a barber to cut my own hair.

I may be splitting hairs here, just trying to understand how experienced investors think about their cash. 

I have one really good friend is really ugly, teeth problems, a bad skin condition, his hair is even worse than mine, and he actually dresses so bad you want to scrape stuff off of them.

I've been literally robbed by tenants, realtors, prop managers out of state, had minor/major lawsuits out of state etc... but it could happen at home too... a lot less likely in your own neighborhoodAnyways others told me the same and I did it anywayss... thousands of gray hairs latter and sleepless nights I finally learned...

It is an absentee owner who has owned the house for 30+ years; they are facing some health issues and want it “out of their hair”.

Penn Johnson ffrom Stamford Mortgage/Danbury Bank is the best in the area on creating options for deals that have hair. 

Thank you for the insight.The property tax rate here is pretty absurd (a hair over 2%), so that strategy might not work within city limits here, but there are neighboring communities with much lower tax rates I'm considering that I'll definitely take this into account for. 

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