A dependable tenant is someone who:Has stable employment in a market segment that is very likely to be stable or improve over timePays all the rent on scheduleTakes care of the propertyDoes not cause problems with neighborsDoes not engage in illegal activities while on the propertyStays for many yearsThere are many tenant pool segments in each market.

I have family there But have been doing research on that market, and they high crime rate, low employment rate, and a population decrease.

There are also DSCR loans where your income/employment/DTI is not factored in, but you’re instead qualified based on the property’s income, your FICO and reserves.

I own only two properties trying to close a third They so far paid off..and buy and hold I am alluring investors anywhere I go and I will be ready for better and bigger things next.Having closed one then another one gave me the ability to show off when needed to earn others credibility..if you need someone to talk about experiences..I am your guy.. call me .

“Indianapolis provides an enviable blend of things to do, relative housing affordability, and great employment opportunities.

My current financial situation is me and my husband have been self employed now for 3 years now as owner op in the car hauling industry.

So the major employers of your tenant pool must be doing well today and likely to do better in the future.

You have to follow employment, labor, and other economic indicators.

We just employ the right people that are skilled and some of our own elbow greese, and voila!

Just make sure that Charleston has some good things going for it (any revitalization efforts, new employers in the area, etc) and isn't completely stagnant.