Now it used to be if you got a job with the government and could count on a fat pension then life could be good and with a few rentals excellent.

Thank you KC, These are excellent points that I'll be weighing over the next weeks as I make my final decision.

I wanted to see if there was anyone out there that has used Microsoft excel to keep track of the ROIs of there properties?

Hi Craig, excellent question! 

As long as there wasn't a lien recorded on the physical title itself then there wasn't an issue. 

You ask an excellent question on location.

Hello @Amanda Skipper,While there's no better way to truly get a feel for a market than by being on the ground and exploring the neighborhoods firsthand, I want to assure you that investing remotely is absolutely doable—and many successful investors do just that.In fact, I know several investors who have built substantial portfolios in Memphis, and they’ve never physically visited the city, and they've done so successfully by leveraging local expertise, market data, and a solid support network.

Our counsel previously advised we are legally entitled to a greater amount including all lost rent until the home was re-signed, cost of lock-out, cost to clean up house, physical damage, ect.For context, this is a solid house in a decent neighborhood and we never had prior issues with the tenant. 

Currently, INNAGO has proven to be an excellent platform for my needs.

I tend to write off physical expenses to the building and do not write off expenses associated with personal effects.