.- Tell them they'll have to provide you with a copy of their renter's insurance naming you as additional named insured, with a minimum of (I use $300,000) liability insurance, also before they move into the unit.It's not perfect, but it's a start toward a tenant transparency.

-Paying all the taxes, maintenance and insurance-Finding a renter-Worrying and wondering each month if the tenant will pay on time-Fixes/repairs-Other? 

., that could get worse as the efforts intensify.Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers in the city have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year, according to Labor Department figures not adjusted for seasonal factors."

- Unlikely $60/hour3) Even with all payroll taxes, insurance, etc., they are making a profit margin on that hourly charge.Another way PMCs usually make a markup on maintenance, is that they send you all invoices on their letterhead, or from a maintenance company they actually own.

Health insurance, 401k, etc., and usually 8am-12/1pm daily. 

If you want to get a clue about places to avoid investing look at states where insurance premiums have jumped or where homes are uninsurable. 

We're new to real estate and would appreciate advice on our current home in Texas and our future place in Oregon.We love our house in Austin and aren't ready to sell, but as a long-term rental, it would yield (from what I understand) negative cash flow, covering principal and interest but not taxes and insurance.

If I were you, I'd pass on this property and look for something else (and I suggest a 3 BR) under $80 that you can put a little rehab into, unless insurance pays your family member a bunch of money and they accept a much lower price. 

You are looking at the rent of $2,000 and mortgage (Loan, Insurance, and Taxes) of $18000 and thinking you have $200 cash-flow.

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