The weather is great there, its cheap and ecology is clean.  

I heard plenty of podcasts to give the appraiser a folder showing upgrades to the property, comps in the area, etc.

I suppose if I end up with a different strategy it wouldn't have to be confined to Montana, no.

Nice job acquiring the first deal.

The home was a bank foreclosure from a reverse mortgage.

I believe that any losses you have in the stock market could offset rental income.On the other hand, the better solution is to not have any net rental income. 

(I have a special needs trust for my son so have dealt with the complexities.)My bigger concern would not be your liability exposure but doing something that could potentially endanger the support benefits your brother is entitled to.

While traditional banks provide lower interest rates, they come with strict approval processes and long wait times.

Approximately 30% of this area is made up of vacant lots, creating a prime opportunity for real estate development.Griffin Modern is taking full advantage of this landscape, acquiring lots for under $10k and developing homes targeted at young, first-time buyers as well as investors.

Here are a few in the Bay Area on Meet Up.