Tenant paid late on a regular basis and was just a headache for him to deal with.

I would advise acting now before January when rates are going to go up by (.50 basis points) for cash out refinance above $125K. 

People go over budget all the time, even when they are on the job site every day.

Now they have a choice of selling for top dollar and paying capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes only to put the proceeds in a .8% CD or hold as a cash flowing inflation hedge and allow their kids to inherit the property on a stepped up basis.

I've been trying to post around the same time every day and I've been responsive to anyone who comments on my posts.

She moved the same day her lease ended, by the lease rent is due on the 1st of each month $75 late fee and $5 for every day late after that.

I believe (please back check this) that the capital gain is not realized until the seller receives the money over the amount of his basis.

It happens everyday.

Which one do you want to walk past every day for the next ten years? 

I have strong credit and would be able cover the costs in the case the rental situation doesn't come to fruition, however where I am hung up is #1 - comping out properties in these more rural areas where there is lower volume and inventory to compare on a $/sqft basis let alone if the information is available and #2 - the majority of the properties I am looking at are older (built 1960s-1980s) some have cosmetic renovations but likely still old bones..this brings me to the my final point is building your 'team' I how have others found reliable inspectors, handymen, emergency services contractors, even cleaners for rental properties?