That way I could describe the complete story, from beginning to end, so I could not be accused of “not waiting long enough”.

It is during the MOVING PHASE, that you must be cool, have all your wits about you and be prepared, yet still be cordial so as not to enraged the monster that seems to be lurking in your Tenant during the MOVING PHASE (as there is NO ANTIDOTE to calm the savage beast once it takes form).

We can't wait to hear more about your journey and witness your progress as you delve into the world of mid and long-term rentals and syndication.

Hi Anissa,Congratulations on taking the plunge into real estate investing 👍Stick with the Midwest for cashflow.I've always liked Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.Just make sure you have a "growth mindset" when it comes to these cash-flowing markets.Most tend to be tertiary markets in somewhat lower socio economic areas.To achieve a nice return on investment you will need to build a larger portfolio.Over the years, I have witnessed many investors getting frustrated in not achieving desirable enough returns when owning 1-2 properties.Find the right team first before looking for deals.The team can either make or break your investment.Wishing you much success.

While I have never been to any of the seminars, I have witnessed others go into serious debt to attend them and have done exactly 0 deals.

I also realize I'm the property owner, and I'm not there to parent them, but I do want to make sure they are happy (within reason) and protect my investment and also make sure they honor their leaseOne roommate has a dog and is accusing the other of "disciplining", the other roommate is a clean freak and the other feels "attacked",  and bottom line there's just drama.

I've witnessed some horror stories and seen good landlords being taken advantage of, burdened, and stressed beyond belief due to a non-paying tenant.

If you want to test out the concept wit this couple, add a pet addendum to your lease.

@Aly W. it was suggested to me to have the police there "to keep the peace" as a witness if tenant refused.  

When you are across country on vacation and during a bus tour of the city you wonder how much are the properties going for out there and decide to check out the real estate section of the local paper... before long your loved one catches you and accuses you of working on vacation.