So, often times people insulate the attic without insulating the walls because the cost is reasonable and it can make a significant difference. 

This is the problem with people that want to buy properties to Rent and try to make Money without any knowledge. 

Lehigh can be very profitable if you have the right people who know the area and the right house.

Find some in your area to attend and meet people.

I think one place to consider is Sherman/Denison area.Lots of growth coming that way.It's about 45 minutes north of the main DFW Metroplex, but plenty of people commute and there are plenty of demand drivers there.

If you are near break even on the investment, it is still a phenomenal investment, because other people are paying it off.Look at it like your 401K - it isn’t cash flowing either - yet we are dutifully tossing money into it month after month.  

I know that it will never get to that point but I wanted to establish that verbally.Realistically, once I leave it's not like I'm going to be getting rent for that unit anyway so if he's late I won't really consider it the end of the world.Would love to hear people's honest thoughts.Thanks,

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

1/ A lot of people are funding deals using hypothecations.2/ More people doing npn's in NY than I expected.3/ There are opportunities to table fund seller finance deals.4/ I suck at ax throwing.

One of my problems is that when I rent it the people move there furniture and stuff in and the property ends up looking worse because of the furniture and clutter.