It is also not stable, HOA increases and special assessments are common. 

If high rental demand and stable cash flow is what you're looking for, I would focus on the Southwest side near Gateway.

Some, like me are just looking for a stable, reliable source of income. 

It might be worth considering if you're looking for a stable, affordable market to diversify your investments.

. - along with inconsistent incomeTo be honest this person should not be investing in real estate and focus their time and energy on getting a stable w2 or income and get their credit cleaned up first

Lenders in the RE space aren't the healthiest right now in my opinion and need some stable wins on their balance sheets.

It's really stupid but but most banks consider the following to be rural: over 5 acres, if it has an unimproved road to get to the house, if it has a barn or horse stables, if population of town is under 20,000 (population density varies by lender).

I get where y'all are coming from in terms of "be happy you've had a long, stable tenant," and yet I want to point out they have greatly benefited from being in the building this long as well.  

I visited the area and discovered it would be stable, affordable, and profitable.

The system will verify valid email and phone so that you are notified with reminders only on test drive, your information is not shared outside of renatus. no real estate business will be operating for your lifetime.. they all have a shelf life.. thinking this is going to pass down to kiddos is just crazy and tugging at heart strings BS