While it may seem unfair to offer financial incentives to problematic tenants, sometimes it’s the quickest and least costly way to regain control of your property and move forward.Lastly, connect with local landlord associations or advocacy groups.

I have been in property management for 20 years, almost 3 years ago I moved to Birmingham AL to start my investment journey.

I would love to connect over zoom or a phone call and talk to you about the market and how it's moving right now!

Well, there are multiple moving pieces.

The seller has the two lots legally separated, but due to deed restriction imposed by the subdivision development, found that building a house on the “tennis court” lot was not allowable. 

Fortunately, he moved to FL after the sale, bought a mansion as his retirement home, and saved by the state's homestead laws.

If you buy a property with a tenant already there, what if the home needs a lot of rehab when they move out?

@Jerry Zigounakisi'd pick a market close to you, or one you have strong ties in, rather than trying to get to one via math.can you invest where you live, or 1-2 hours from where you live, or where you like to vacation, or where you went to college, or where you plan to move someday?

You'll want to explore this with your accountant and see what side of the fence they are.What is more a concern to me is your plan to let the property sit for a couple of years and then move in. 

Quote from @Larissa Leeper: I want to make a move for my first rental.