They have only called us once when a repeat renter asked for something, and we said yes, of course - we love our frequent flyers!

Another scenario that happens frequently is the 'extra' bedroom that is not listed in the county records.

@Gregory Schwartz my encouragement to you and all others that frequent BP, especially those newer to real estate and those who entered after the recession, take the long-term approach.

Hau,A $200 monthly cable bill, or frequently dining out, or spending monet on the next new thing  is a "loss."

1000 year floods will occur much more frequently.

MIDDLE (during ownership)- Ensure that your investor relation team (even if it just you) are communicating effectively and not being spammy with your investors' updates (interesting balance) - Keep your "professional" 3rd party property manager (or regional) on their toes by triple-checking your GL frequently and that your PM company is instituting your business plan to a tee because remember your bosses (the investors) are expecting you to deliver, as promised, that 15 or 20% IRR in your fancy webinarBACK END (sale - full cycle)- Exit at a sweet cap or at a higher price so that your investors can get awesome returns so that they not only come back to you but they refer other people to you for your next deal.

Do not invest in any city on Neighborhood Scouts’ list of the 100 most dangerous US cities.Low risk of a natural disaster: I frequently read of entire cities devastated by a natural disaster.

I’m frequently contacted by real estate agents and wholesalers who tell me they have large numbers of “off market” properties available each month. 

I have a landline number and cell number (I frequently forward the landline to cell for that company now). 

Nothing gets a tenant fired up like no heat or ac and they want it fixed now however there is frequently a wait if you don’t want o pay a huge premium.