I've scaled to 9 doors and am in the middle of my first flip there.

I was contacted by two different people, one through email and another who called me.

We bought our first property in the Smokies in 2005 and now currently own 5 and manage about 30.We now have a lifetime income stream from the 5 properties, with modest mortgages on just two of them.  

In October and November, the two largest funding rounds went to local tech companies operating in the defense space.

Yes, our main issue is the wife and I aren't as young as we used to be, and I'm a disabled vet, plus we have too much stuff in our tiny townhome.

The multi family unit sits on one lot that is about two acres then on the other side of the road sits another 1 acre lot.

She'd have one tenant, wouldn't need to live on the property with tenant. 2) She could house hack it into two units.

I got the taxes way down on it and held the property for two years.

Real estate provides you a return in one of two ways, cash flow and appreciation.Cash-flow is negativeDo you project your appreciation to be positive?

For example:General-Filters (furnace, air conditioning, oven exhaust, refrigerator, and water)-Stove burner when the “eye” needs simple replacement-Batteries and remotes that service the premises-Fan and light pull strings-Smoke and carbon alarms testing and batteries-Ensuring appliances are properly plugged in, hooked up, and used-Removing dirt, debris, and lint in and from connection pipes (e.g. clothes dryer)-Tighten loose screws on all home functions (e.g. doors, hinges, handles, socket -Balancing off-balance appliances-Cable, internet, and phone jacks-Fire extinguishers-Systems operation (e.g. security, irrigation, HVAC)HVAC-Monthly A/C filter and drain line maintenance Electrical-Reset “tripped” GFI breakers-Light bulbs (throughout and at the end of the tenancy)-Blown fuses-Reset breakers in the outside and inside breaker boxes-Socket and plug outlet coversPlumbing-Unclog drains or toilets-Caulking around tubs and showers as needed-Gas pilot lighting-Leaky faucets and shower heads-Toilet flappers, handles, seats and seat lids, tank lid, and flush kit-Sink and tub stoppers-If septic tank present, use RID-X as directed on consumer box-Proper cleaning of garbage disposal-Loose faucets and sprayer heads and hoses-Faucet filters (i.e. aerator)-Open exterior plumbing clean out when necessary (e.g. sewage backup)Exterior-Routine lawn (and pool) maintenance-Adjusting sprinkler heads as necessary-On the last month of tenancy, tenant must perform required lawn maintenance no sooner than 2 days prior to vacate dateThere’s a lot to consider as a landlord.