So if your taxi driver is talking REI he probably has good credit and a way to pay for the mortgage. 

The husband is a truck driver and the wife is a CPA. 

DM will be your biggest expense but will also be the biggest driver of deals. - If you know your numbers Key Performance Indicators KPI's that will give you an insight into the business.

Driver around all the streets and look for vacant houses.

Shoveling walks isnt any cheaper than the plowing , because the truck is there , you pay for the truck and driver . 

R.E. historically appreciates about the same as inflation(3-5%), except when external drivers are in play.

Driver around all the streets and look for vacant houses.

He was a truck driver for over 20 years.

This will allow me to know if there is any fraudulent activity.I require renters to send me a copy of their drivers license and they pay a $300 security deposit.I still mow the grass myself even though house is an hour away because I like to check on things but I could easily outsource this and rarely have to visit property.Homeaway takes the payments, maintains a calendar and website with pictures and details of the property.I wanted to offset the ownership of a lake house, then very quickly it started paying for itself.

The Mueller redevelopment has been a strong driver for property values in the area, and looks to continue that momentum with restaurants, Mueller's first bar, and the Alamo Drafthouse all being added either recently or in the near future.