I haven't rented a unit without meeting the tenants but we all may need to start getting comfortable with this. 

I'm not saying we won't see a dip in occupancy and rates; however, it's comforting knowing that 80% of my guests are East Coasters already.

I operate in the Atlanta market and have had no trouble with finding portfolio lenders who are comfortable "wheeling and dealing" in these times, I would say we are a market that is going to take a bit longer to cool-off than most.

Unfortunately many want to find a Porsche and pay for it as if it’s a huffy bike from 1979 with a banana seat.

You’ll have to look in the mirror and decide if you want to grow further and/or what risks you’re comfortable taking.

I have months of reserves sitting comfortably in a bank account that will not only pay for my rentals to stay afloat but as well as my personal finances.

I would say that if you're comfortable, have access to a trustworthy mentor who can guide you into the Stock Market investments, and you WANT that, you should definitely go that route!

Whether that is due to one tenant moving and another moving in so you have to make repairs, a down rental market, or a bunch of applicants that you aren't comfortable renting to, things happen from time to time that may increase that percentage.

This entire situation probably has you firmly placed outside your comfort zone already, so you’re in a perfect position to do some outside-the-box thinking.

-what made you feel comfortable buying that way, and how did you make that decision?