Along the way I've learned a lot of trade skills as well which goes a long way helping to maintain assets. 

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Then rent the bigger home out using a property manager, allowing her to possibly cash flow and maintain that asset and let it continue to grow in value.Encourage her to consult with a CPA or tax attorney to explore the best strategy tailored to her situation.

There's no point in having a rule if you don't know how to enforce it.Example:Requirement to Maintain Renters Insurance:The Tenant acknowledges that the Landlord’s insurance does not cover the Tenant’s personal belongings, injuries, or other losses.

New Britain is where you are going to get the best ROI like you mentioned and this is because as a whole there are more areas within the city where qualified tenants are looking to live and the purchase prices are lower while still maintaining competitive rents.

In fact, many of our clients will concentrate their cash into one of the purchases and even purchase it with no debt if possible. 

If it would concentrate on rent collection only and do it well, it might be okay.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

I'm trying to keep it simple this year and concentrating on my "one thing" making good old Garry proud.  

My husband and I have personally flipped, built, and own rental properties, so we understand firsthand how critical it is to not only maintain good tenant relationships but also to protect and enhance the value of your asset.