-Tips from veterans who have done similar things-Suggestions on VA loan providers to go through- How to find a good deal in my area- Basic real estate language-How to find and keep tenants -Fixing up property to increase valueIf anyone has suggestions outside of these topics, I'm all ears!

That’s slow by today’s standards but while this was not pre-internet, it was pre-“everybody’s doing it”.

Monthly rent + rate increase + probably getting a clearer picture of taxes/insurance would be my guess for that.So I wouldn't completely blame whoever you were working with on that, but if it were my client I would have tried to get a clearer picture of that going into it and either treat it like a 'vacant' or go off of market rents (assuming they are closer to $1200).Good luck!

The credit per month increases over time...a type of amortization if you will. 

Electrical outlet is only a few feet away.Just to confirm the standard anode is usually 3-5 feet long making it very hard to replace when the HWT is sitting on a 1 foot stool, correct?

If it is priced right, and each year they increase the rent, you should be able to make back that fee in both money and piece of mind.

This has led to an increase in property prices and a growing population seeking employment opportunities.In addition to Columbus, other cities worth considering in the Midwest include Cleveland and Dayton.

Thanks,James I would go after a market with an increasing job and population growth.

Hello DFW multifamily operators/investors,We are observing an increase in delinquency rates in DFW area, sometimes above 5%, for workforce housing even with strict qualifying criteria.   

Even during a 5 year holding period a properties value can double increasing equity substantially.