I'm assuming if it is an str it is in a desirable area where you will get people who just want it and won't worry as much about how all the numbers work.

Hey Ned.While researching on becoming a S8 Landlord, I saw you have to submit an application to each state you desire to become a S8 landlord in? 

Open layouts are highly desirable because they improve the flow of the home and make it feel larger and more modern.

Try to take a long-term view—it usually helps remove the emotional weight and allows you to think more clearly about the problem.

It's not the most expensive market, but it's also not the one that makes the most sense for my goals and desired investment.

The 8 to 10% is worth its weight in gold. 

It can work, but probably not in the time span you desire.  

I now realize that this is only attainable in highly desirable locations and with larger or more unique properties.

The good ones are worth their weight in gold, but does the license make them magically smarter?

I lived in Toronto for a couple of years, and the real estate there is quite funky.Making the trip and meeting people in person will be worth its weight in gold...GREAT CALL on that.We work solely in Chicago as a general contractor...for now.