One rental was over run with roaches at one point, to the extend when I had an exterminated came, he lifted a rubber mat by the sink, almost 50 roaches ran for cover.

You guys can correct me if I’m wrong, but if the lease doesn’t prohibit dogs, it doesn’t matter if your insurance doesn’t cover dogs, that’s Your problem, and the tenant has no obligation to get rid of the dog.Of course, you might get away with it with some tenants but you can’t force them.

Remember he pays all costs/legal fees for drawing up th emortggae.You need a significant non refundable DP to cover your costs if/when he defaults.

@Joshua McFarlin, below are links thorough posts covering the basics of MHP valuation.  

With my tax situation (higher end of the bracket)  even though properties don't cash flow the calculated returns on the bbt.com investment property calc seem good (considering depreciation) would any of ththe pros ever invest in this scenario knowing that they can cover the negative cash flow.Thanks

It’s too small to file an insurance claim (and even then, it may not be covered).

If something happened, would I be covered under liability protection with my insurance.5.

If something happened, would I be covered under liability protection with my insurance.5.

On my duplex, I hold title in my LLC name and I could get an umbrella policy to cover myself personally.

Perhaps my wife and I could scratch together $75-$100k (with savings, 401k loans, etc.) though looking at $200-$250k for a 10% to cover down payment/points/closing.Even if I could borrow the money, would you recommend a primary residence purchase in 2018?