Without my wife's direct involvement, I think some of our homes would have struggled to stay afloat.   

People are more likely to buy and stay here, versus move around. 

Stay for the forums, avoid the Bigger Pockets upsells and you will be golden.

But if they don’t even bother to fill out the forms to apply, or get a basic job to make ends meet, or borrow money from family or friends/ somebody else besides you, then they can’t stay.

The property we'll be managing in Spring Valley is part of an HOA and requires 60 day minimum stays.

If those people on the lease move and their 'guests' stay, you now have to deal with them.For late payments, how late are they? 

Look for CPAs who stay abreast of evolving tax codes related to real estate and possess a comprehensive understanding of deductions, credits, and depreciation strategies unique to the industry. 

I would also weigh if you plan on staying in the home you are in now for a long time or move in the next 5 years.

Stay tuned for our next blog on diversifying your real estate portfolio for long-term success!

So choice is staying stock market and making 15%-20% or buying property and MAYBE breaking even.