At one point they fell behind by $2100 but has since caught up and paid me but did not pay the electric bill and it was turned off.

It makes a ton more personal.

In my case, I had small bedrooms in a small house and took out the small closets to each of the bedrooms because I needed that space to create a larger bathroom, utility room, and create a hall closet that before did not exist, leaving both bedrooms without a traditional "closet".

I know I've learned a ton over these past 7 years!  

What the gurus don't tell you is that they are comparing market rents to the GROSS amount of S8 rent on a voucher which INCLUDES LANDORD PAID UTILITIES!

Build to rent is a great strategy if you are able to utilize some competitive advantages in your market.

@Chinku Chinku the rich get rich by making their money work for them.They borrow at one rate, to invest in something that returns a higher rate - they profit on the difference.Only you can evaluate your risk tolerence though.

Am I dreaming too big or trying to do too much at one time?

Renting at FMV ensures the property qualifies as an investment while preserving its long-term utility for your portfolio.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Not a ton of appreciation, but cash flow is steady and easily attainable.