The choice to double escrow leaves us in a stronger position of control in the event of a buyer not performing on the second escrow.  

Only back properties that you would be good with keeping and that the numbers work as rentals typically because I do believe the rental market is going to come back stronger soon as the current state is unsustainable, and hope you don't get them back. 

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So prices are strong and will only get stronger over the long term.  

It isn't a buyer's market in Huntsville AL right now...if anything, the seller's market is stronger now than it was 6 months ago. 

Being knowledgeable about stocks, business, and economics will make you a stronger investor.

I used to try one at a time in order, but ran into issues where they want x hours to sign lease and pay deposit, then don't follow through, while I've lost other, stronger applicants who went elsewhere while waiting. 

If this is a one-time "flip" project and your IRA doesn't become a "dealer" in real estate, you'd have a stronger argument that the profits are exempt from UBIT because they are not inventory and not property held in the ordinary course of business.

The stronger "cat" friendly bias in the ad may turn off some good renters from applying. 

I'd rather start where I think I'm going to end up so as to forge a stronger relationship early on.