Yet I keep hearing about this 50% rule that half the gross rent will be put towards expenses... is this rule really applicable to Boston?

Looking to network with real estate professionals in my area including but not limited to real estate agents, wholesalers, private lenders, tax professionals, and contractors.

(YES we still use high quality pictures as well) When a potential applicant reaches out we simply send them the virtual tour and ask them to fill out the free application.

Whether that stipulation in the lease is enforceable isn’t related to whom it’s enforced against unless it had some implied or demonstrative unequal application.

Being out of state, my knowledge of Atlanta is quite limited, and I'm hoping to get a better sense of the neighborhoods.Are there any good neighborhood guides to Atlanta or other resources that show crime rate, population growth, home values, etc of various cities and towns nearby?

I've had a great house in Seattle for me and my family for a good while now.Just to clarify what I mean when I say risk, I'm talking about total financial risk (which is why I'm limiting exposure to a tolerable $50-80K in cash outlay and will be looking closely at liability issues) and the risk of biting off way more than I can chew from a time, logistics, and experience standpoint.

Your property tax for rentals are expenses for your investment, so not part of the $10k limit. 

I just filled out my application and am waiting to hear back if I will get approved or not.

It is literally sitting on the edge of a small city (The Dalles, OR) and if city limits EVER expand, the property will quickly double or more in value. 

They have an online application that you can customize and can do the screenings through their site.