Yes, you can cut your hair yourself, you can floss and deep clean your teeth too , also prep your own avocado toast with your own squished Orange for drink.. 

Along with property tax's way lower and you dont have the weather issues in the deep south..

If a tenant is asking for rent reduction in normal times, then that's a red flag that you have to find a new tenant.

Even “red” states pass consumer protection laws, usually prodded by some outrageous behavior.  

**Why A Half-Point Rate Cut May Signal Bad News**While many view the Federal Reserve's half-point rate reduction as a positive sign, I see potential red flags.

I have found in the Austin area, appreciation is your best option since property values are so high that rent can put you in the red month to month, even on really great deals.

Then I will deep dive the asset.I agree that you lose control also, but new investors doing a flip and trusting a contractor they met on Angie's List is way more a loss of control I think.

@Arn Cenedella The larger syndications that are raising their funds through smaller check writers is a red flag in my opinion. 

I would like to learn of any potential red flags in the assumptions but most importantly just go over the deal with a fine-tooth comb to confirm my own understanding of the deal. 

You want to grow your portfolio wide, before you grow it deep.