I've been reading a lot of articles, watching videos joined different real estate investor sites such as BP.

I am searching for a multi family and could do a 1031.Here are the numbers:I owe $97K and it will sell for $180K.Mortgage with interest and escrow is $1225Current rent is $1500, but I could get $1600.The property has a pool, and I have a service that cleans it at $150/mo (don't trust tenant to do maintenance).So NOW, I get $1500, pay $1225 Mortgage, $150 Pool Service, $75 Vacancy (5%), $150 Maintenance (10%). 

If she won't pay the extra money just explain to her that as long as she gets out when she says she will and leaves it broom clean, you won't take her to court and ruin her credit.

I haven't bought any homes on Auction.com but am pretty confident in the over all elements within the site.

I just found out that a rental property I own is within 200 feet of a potential new site for a fast food restaurant.

Welcome to the site!

Just substitute the state and city and you can look at different areashttp://www.jchs.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/Ha... - A little high level but does mention some states in there.http://www.usmayors.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05... - Employment info a bit dated but aligns with the price rises seen in those states.

You can find them on Meetup site. 

You can search "house hacking" on this site. 

Here are mine:Texture walls and paint with semi-gloss ( I standardize on two colors) to make it easy to clean and touch up.Use ball valves everywhere for plumbing.