So we started thinking of ways we could entice residents of the neighborhood to rent rehabbed homes without the fear of not being able to afford rent and the property generates guaranteed rent role without high tenant turnover or encountering high vacancy rates.

So we started thinking of ways we could entice residents of the neighborhood to rent rehabbed homes without the fear of not being able to afford rent and the property generates guaranteed rent role without high tenant turnover or encountering high vacancy rates.

I have been saved a number of times, by being a landlord who resides in the place that I rent out. 

Do you have other assets that require protection (for example, in some states, the main residence itself has homestead protection)?

Do you feel that the property will most likely sell to primary residents or perhaps investors? 

I recently had some water damage to my personal residents and need a lot of work done to get everything fixed, such as kitchen cabnets hardwood floor and counter tops.

that's a wise move.. and the weather is better than areas that are prone to thunderstorms and high humidity ( Houston) and severe cold.plus is a fun place to visit and no income tax if you can take residency..

Is there a source for the following data;  I am looking for the "norm" for the expense ratio (based on either GPR or Gross Income) for individually metered garden style apartments in the south east and the mid Atlantic (Region IV) : Marketing Insurance Janitorial Service Lawn/Snow Licenses Miscellaneous Professional Fees Accounting Legal Property Management Fees Repairs and Maintenance Resident Superintendent Salaries and Wages Supplies Taxes Real Estate Personal Property Payroll Other Trash Removal Utilities Electricity Fuel Oil Gas Sewer and Water Telephone Other (whatever I missed)

Hey Everyone,I've been a resident of Charlotte for the past 5 years, however I've just recently begun down the path of real estate investment.

From the very beginning we told the bank in emails and initial letter that we were purchasing a duplex and that my wife was currently on the deed to our current residence.