If you haven't, you need to look at other rentals in the same area and be sure you're finishing yours right.The biggest factor in getting a good tenant is to price it right.

Our goal is to keep a handle on our expenses, the biggest one is the escrow.

Lots of money upfront is a significant barrier in most markets for tenant.I have found that screening is the biggest preventer of unit damage.

I think the biggest thing about the downsize is to pay attention to the local policies.If you are not hearing scuttle but about large troop reassignments or overall downscaling.

The biggest downside is that the driveway goes behind the house, which means it's a pain to keep plowed in the winter (Chicago).

@Kerry Baird Your story really excites me because those seem to be the biggest obstacles I'm currently facing - how to actually complete a transaction while abroad.

My biggest passion is leading and developing people to complete projects or motivating them to increase the bottom line.

i think the biggest thing is this business is learning the definition of what a TRUE Motivated Seller is. not partial not the tire kickers that what retail.

His biggest concern I think is showing up for closings, or doing an open house, or needing to be there for a home inspector etc.

If you're fine living in a multi-family property, one angle to try is to get approved for FHA financing and look to buy a 4plex and an owner occupant (that's the biggest property you can buy).