Then had a fantastic supper at Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant.Everyone we met in Idaho were super people, so when the weather here started to bother to my wife, I was thrilled when she agreed to move to Idaho for all the same reasons.My grandson is excited to start but I still need to see about his persistence and determination.

This camp often never finished their degree or took the path of least resistance and got the easiest degree possible but never made themselves or their skills marketable.3.

Regarding ability to weather recessions, what I like seeing in Montgomery is the two largest employment industries are the government and healthcare, both of which are steady no matter the economic environment.

I fully renovated an entire 3/1 home in a prime location (walking distance of everything), and will be renting it at an estimated $400 a month profit.But, I have everyone - I mean EVERYONE in my community telling me to NOT rent and to flip it.After capital gains, closings, etc, I would stand to gain far less than holding it...especially with an economic downturn coming.My intent is a very rigid application process, including full background checks, references, and a $150 application few.Knowing my goal is to build a portfolio of rentals for passive income, I'm seeking advice of my fellow BP'ers on if this level of resistance to renting is normal?

Here's what I would say in general -- most of my problems have been needing to replace things, like bathroom vanities, toilets, the upstairs tub and surround, water issues in the basement...walk through yourself and with an experienced investor to try and find things that need repair/replace early, and then pad your CAPEX/maintenance up early on (in addition to a planned initial improvement budget) so you are prepared to weather the storm.I will tell you, I walked through with an inspector, myself, my agent...nothing is a true test of the unit(s) until they are lived in.

But character is hard to measure, so the natural path of least resistance is to use "money in the deal" to "check the box." 

@Adam Sankowski  Something I haven't seen mentioned it weather proofing and insulation. 

That's an ok question, but "cash flowing" is really a beginner investor concept and focusing on it is like spending time talking about the weather. 

@Bud Gaffney The timing of the Weather and winter works well for you.

One issue that's going to affect you, in ways it does not affect, say, San Diego landlords, is the weather.