I do think I will hold most of them as I do have family still here in town that can assist with any issues when they arise.

We learned the power of a little cosmetic love and, more importantly, buying low in a rising market.

A "rising tide lifts all boats" -- including the interest rate boat.

It’s called unjustified optimism due to the lure of a rising market that will net out a positive result.

This is particularly evident in the Austin city limits, where housing demand is strongest.”Here are basic stats on single-family home sales for August 2018 for the City of Austin and the greater Austin area:As you probably know, we're now in a rising interest rate environment:However, this is unlikely to affect the Austin area market in the near term according to Mark Sprague, Independence Title's State Director of Information Capital: "So far, 2018 has shown the highest number of sales ever for the Greater Austin area and we’re on track to set another annual home sales record this year.

The key benefit in this is that I would have a partner that is experienced in real estate and would know what to look for and who to contact to get the process going and when issues arise.

Not only is the rent late, but they tore up your bathroom and now are trying to get out of paying for it.Lay down the law with these dead beats.While it's necessary to address the issues as they arise with tenants and enforce the terms of our rental agreements, it's best to do so in a polite and professional manner.

You never know when situation arises.

My question: do I need to add the fiancé to the lease or any other steps to protect me from any potential issues that may arise? 

Since it's been like 8 years since foreclosure, would it make it less risky that a lien would arise that was from an owner beforehand?