Check rents in the area and how fast homes are being rented out.

Check out investorlift.com and reach out to the wholesalers in your market. 

Feel free to check out current inventory here: https://renttoretirement.com/inventory/KC is a great market. 

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I would check out RE InvestHER Chicago and also am happy to connect you to the women involved.

I know it’s a pain, but periodic property checks can help mitigate this kinda thing.  

@Logan M.One of the easiest checks to write is for drain auguring and sewer clearing.

If you are paying rent and are on a lease or giving a check to someone every month.

I’ll have her check out publication 523 to see if she meets any of the qualifying reasons.

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