@David De La Torre it is common for electric and gas to be turned off when a tenant moves in, forcing them to turn it on in their name. 

I’ve asked for police reports, received nothing, went to the house and found no damage or evidence of forced entry.

I’m active duty Air Force with four properties.

So, if you buy in any city where rents do not outpace inflation, no matter how many properties you own, you will soon be forced back to work.What causes prices and rents to rise or fall?

I've seen too many people try to force a tax deduction or strategy but end up putting themselves in a worse position by picking a strategy that doesn't align with their goals.If you're done with real estate altogether there are a few recommendations.

It's probably a good thing, but as you can see, the theme here is growth management -- can they keep growing successfully, or will they encounter sheering forces that cause a problem?

The various lenders out there will have different requirements for seasoning, experience, cashing out on forced appreciation (if you add a bedroom), etc.

Remember, being NICE and trying to work with them (if they are willing) probably goes farther than trying to force things on them.w/ J's Roofing - Richardson, TX

I came to understand that if I didn't force roll up before expiration I would lose the initial investment. 

You should only consider switching when your current software has a significant flaw or lacks features that force you to spend excessive time on workarounds.