We take advantage of the low interest rates to have a mortgage We use monthly income and our income to save up for the down payment.Take this all with a grain of salt because we are buy and hold investors.

It's been a while since I did this because internet is widely available where I travel so take it with grain of salt and test it.I believe you can always print the web page into PDF format to read on your laptop, if you have PDF converter type of software.

Well fast forward he does all of the above.. property peaked at about 80% after getting totally hosed and stolen from by GC he ended up having to send his local Portland guy out there one week a month.. so that's airfare hotel food for a week ..

However, to offer some food for thought... 

No furniture just boxes, bags of diapers, some used, Yuk, and food half eaten such as fish, and more.  

I too am in my mid twenties, not married, living like a bum (My food bill per week is about ~$35.00).

It is not that most are thought of as competitors, but they are like the hobos of old, they share with fellow travelers where food may be found.Sharing is one of most powerful sources of personal satisfaction.

This can lead to independent references that may show a fuller picture than the pre-screened references mentioned in #1 above.5) Check independent rating and consumer protection web sites, but always take small numbers of reviews with a grain of salt (whether positive or negative).6) Ask them how and what they would recommend for your particular situation. 

First off, I will say that I think there is no definitive right answer here, but I will go against the grain on this one...I have adopted a loose policy (unbeknownst to my renters obviously) where I will waive a late fee IF the tenant has never paid late before.

@Crystal Smith  I love Korean food so much.Bryan C.