@Steven Westlake,Be careful about #7 in more northerly climes.

I actually have read articles this week that Disney expects to see a drop in attendance next year because Universal is opening the new park Epic.

Read as many RE books as you can get your hands on.

I read both the text and the letter.  

A read some articles that some rents may still be taxable which is fine.

If you don’t care about cash flow year 1 you can go down as low as 6% cap rate and still break even.

To successfully invest in a property for steady income, establish your investment standards, research the market thoroughly, assess your financial preparedness, connect with local agents, property managers, lenders, and other investors, analyze properties carefully, consider various financing choices, do your homework before making an offer, and negotiate and finalize the deal.

@Roy Gottesdiener Read @Rick Albert 's post, the benefit is in the details.

Let's be careful about generalizations.

I've absolutely called around, but we felt most comfortable with Zach as he was very responsive and eager to make sure we were well taken care of.