You are not failing you are experimenting14/Be grateful for being aware and always see the best in people around you15/Be independent16/Love yourself and close ones, because in the end no one cares more about your health, money, social surroundings, knowledge and time than you.Be great, nothing else pays.Diogo

That said, it is not investing, it's a job- a really tough and risky job, too. The

I like how they included health into the book as well.  

The way to make more money that way is to avoid too many improvements but stick to health and safety issues for repairs. 

They could going in have the best screening possible and just over time that tenant falls on hard times, loses their job, health issues, death in the family,etc. that makes them fall off the rails from where they used to be at in managing their lives.Sometimes you get a bad tenant from the start and other times life circumstances changes the tenant and how they live.I personally do not like SFR.

but then during the replacement they have un-bid water damage to fix.You want to know if they have a pattern of special assessment which will tell you they set the hoa fees too low and/or do not get realistic bids for work and/or are unwilling or unable to budget appropriately.You also want to go over the HOA financials with a fine tooth comb in order to identify anything unacceptable. 

This is a health and safety matter due to the amount of flies and other issues that come with excessive poop that is left out in the open.  

The FHA appraiser, while thorough in his/her job, has specific items that he is looking for, which isn't necessarily in line with what a home inspector will search for.It is well worth the money to get a competent home inspector to go over the place with a fine tooth comb. 

FHA considers peeking paint a health issue due to the potential for lead poisoning.  

You have to take into account the owners tax bracket, their capital constraints and access to capital, the overall health of the localized market and most importantly the investors short and long term investment goals.