I have seen the occasional teen that had everything and still made bad choices.

Humor and sarcasm makes me survive the tenants from hell (and other occasional miseries that cross my path)Have to throw out more smileys here, I guess. :)

Occasionally I may travel out to look at homes when I have time, which is very little.

I'm more of a buy and hold guy, but not averse to an occasional flip or fix and rent.

There is also no prohibition against using that investment lake house for personal use occasionally.

Also, you can occasionally find good deals in Roxborough, and parts of the Northeast.  

Will the PM check on the rental not or drive by it occasionally to check on the condition. 2.

They are dangerous not only in regards to overloading electrical circuits but also a heat/fire source.Tenants should never be allowed to use space heaters.If you are in an area where auxiliary heating may occasionally be required landlords should be wiring a outlet that is properly rated and have a dedicated breaker.

If you still use it as a secondary home, then you need a Homeowner insurance plus a STR endorsement (or "occasional rental").If it's used only as STR, then you need a STR insurance.READ THIS POST.

If I need a plumber I go to the plumbing section and ask the person working in that area.I have occasionally have tried some one on Craigslist under the services section.