My partner and I are getting closer to closing our first buy and hold deal and are hoping we could get some more experienced eyes to help us analyze this.http://www.biggerpockets.com/buy_and_hold_results/3584.pdf?

They didn't realize I was the owner when I was inspecting.

From everything I read, only homes built prior to 1950 are required to have a lead inspection for tenants but properties built between 1950-1978 are still considered at risk for LBP.

Do a one month inspection and count beds.

Giving the market a completed package including: a dialed home including light professional staging, great listing photos, creatively written MLS listing, updated termite report and clearance, home inspection report, adding the listing to brokers caravan, circulating a marketing brochure, and setting open houses every weekend until an offer is accepted; we do these steps on every listing.

Merrillville is right next to Gary and the closer you get to Gary, the worse things seem to be in Merrillville.

Things have been going relatively well and I have been learning tons as I go through the process of inspections, screening, repairs, tenant management, etc.Well...today I got the first 2 calls that are "trying".

It also matters what the map says, are you closer to the water source then him or not.

I got one quick follow up question:When you say 'looking at the house', you meant to actually be at the property to inspect it in detail or do you mean taking apart the details online?

The rent is always on time (at least the housing authority's portion).As Phil mentioned, Section 8 can be good, but you have to pass annual inspections and meet Housing Quality Standards.