You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.

As long as the property passes muster (pun!)

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.You mentioned an interest in rentals and as such, I added a couple links of interesthttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Any time there is a theft of your personal belongings I hits close to home, no pun intended!

Broker-Tov is really good, though - and such an appropriate use of pun.  

Also keep in mind that there are also a few more regulations to live with(no pun intended) in order to qualify for the fha loan.  

On the flip side (no pun intended), if you plan on purchasing property for flipping real estate (earned income), then some or all of your income will be subject to FICA (SS & Medicare), depending how much you make and how you are filing your taxes (1065-Partnership vs 1120s - S-Corporation). 

I would certainly do a lot more research Thomas S. before painting an entire cottage industry (pun intended) with such a broad brush.

I feel like renting a small cabin would be a little bit more stable (no pun intended) than renting stalls.

I always discount flood zone properties by around 10% more because I know the potential buyer pool (no pun inteaded) will be smaller than non-flood zone properties.