I certainly wouldn't say I would expect a large amount of inflation in house prices but inventory is low and prices are fairly high (for the area) right now.

She totally came off as low maintenance during our screening, but were complaining about everything after she moved in.

Hey guys,I am looking at getting a jump start into the flipping and the low money down aspect of real estate.

I've seen it happen too often - investors using brains are no match for home buyers using hearts.At any rate, there is no reason for you to rehab the tenant-occupied unit beyond basic liveable condition since the rent will be low.  

Lawn care is really low, you're gonna spend $35/week.

I can agree with the low number, but, not the high one, even in the Palma Ceia area where I had to Duplexes that I had to Short Sell after the 2008 Economic Collapse.

The weather can play havoc on your property in cold winter areas.You need to make sure the property has been winterized by having the heating,water heater,pipes,rain gutters,and the like are serviced for winter and fully inspected.Make sure you have a snow removal plan in place like the tenant has to do it or you pay someone to do it on a regular basis.

I'm not sure about up that way, but down here in the Gulfport/Biloxi area of Mississippi I've had great luck at Lowes in the 'scratch and dent' returns area for appliances.

That being the case, I would like to take advantage of the fact that I may be out of work for a while and be in a very low tax bracket right now.

Super low prices and high rents.