I took a few years out of work to take care and spend time with a family member whp passed, so I have only been working for a year now.

The Texas method is you buy where you buy and you don't care because the CASH FLOW IS THERE.  

Confirm fireplace has been cared for as part of your quarterly inspection.

They aren't spending their own money, so they are less likely to take care of the rental or follow rules.

Take care everyone.

In contrast, single-family homes attract families with children, who stay an average of five years and take care of the property.

.- Good luck getting them to pay their portion for the duration of their lease- Be careful including utilities in the rent as they then won't care about a running toilet resulting in a $500 water bill.- S8 tenants don['t want to pay application fees- S8 tenants cry broke about paying security deposits- S8 tenants in the program for 10+ years claim ignoreance on filling out their paperwork because they've learned a desperate landlord will do it for them.If you want a S8 tenant, you MUST advertise on www.AffordableHousing.com

Any competent real estate attorney can take care of this for you. 

He could have sold it to any investor, but he called me because he trusted I would handle it with care and respect his wishes.

However, be careful about seasoning periods on the new loans.