“Western Banks” is what I said, not US banks, which would encompass all of Western Europe.

In retrospect, some yellow flags found by the property manager during the tenant screening are now bright red flashing sirens, but the tenant showed decent credit, had a positive previous landlord reference, wrote a charming cover letter in his application, and applied through the referral of a reputable real estate agent.

Someone correct me if i'm wrong but fair return is all encompassing and includes all conditions listed by @Paul Merriwether.

It is 100 years old and not perfect, but has the charms of an old house that guests appreciate.  

.), so make sure these are in good condition.Maintenance Costs: Older properties may have charm but could come with higher maintenance expenses.

The charm and uniqueness of it captures me. 

Finally I found my Los Angeles realtor (third time's the charm) who was and is an all-star and she also sold my house for me in late-2020 when I left California. 

Is it especially cute or charming or spacious?

I've been helping folks navigate this market for the past 20 years, and I can tell you, combining a personal residence with rental income is a game changer.Just last year, my friend Dom helped a new investor find a charming duplex in East Austin.

These assets encompass 33 houses and a $5.5M stake in 2000 units of multifamily across AL, AR, CA, FL, IL, IN, MA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TN, and TX, and also cash, stocks, and renewable energy.