It seems like I need to check further away from the DMV area.My feelings are if you want “cash flow” you should buy a bond (I really like the tips rate right now) there is next to no reason to buy real estate for cash flow, if you are going to buy you should buy with appreciation in mind, which is not to say that’s the route I’d go, I’ve been liquidating properties to put in stocks and money market funds over the last few years and u just did the math and I’ve come out well ahead, but just to say there are arguments for stocks/bonds, there are arguments for levered appreciation, but the cap rates pretty much anywhere aren’t worth it vs an inflation protected bond, especially since a 3/rd of inflation is real estate anywhere, you could get “cash flow” and inflation protection much easier through a tips.

This owner found a free lease template online that provided very little landlord protections. 

@Taylor Daschyes, we used propstream with our own custom design. not handwritten but a high quality photo.

It’s worth researching to see if this might be a good fit for your situation.Lease Structure and Clauses: Work with an attorney to draft a lease with strong clauses for late fees, maintenance responsibilities, and other terms to protect your interests.Target Stable Tenant Profiles: While no tenant is risk-free, targeting tenant pools that historically have more stability (e.g., retirees, dual-income households, or tenants relocating for work) may reduce risk.Stay Up to Date on Landlord-Tenant Laws: Understanding your rights and obligations can help you navigate issues more effectively if they arise.That said, if the potential risks are keeping you up at night and the financial pressure of an eviction would be too much, selling may still be the best option for peace of mind.

Urban Development land swaps are often used as a strategy to: - Consolidate public land holdings - Acquire important natural or recreational areas - Facilitate development while ensuring community benefitsLand swaps can provide several benefits to communities: - Preservation of open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas - Creation of new public parks or recreational facilities - Protection of wildlife habitats and corridors - Improved land management efficiencyI searched for some Urban examples for reference: 1.

The phone number you're asking to have deleted is the one a customer reached you on and you claimed it is no longer your number, correct?

They now use "Dave" to handle customer inquiries efficiently and promptly. 

What would you do to protect them?

In these instances typically the lender will pay it to protect their interests. 

The tenants should have renter's insurance to protect you.