It seemed like fate, in that time our neighbors kids lease was up and they wanted to rent our home. 

Who has the best sports team, what area has the bus stop all the kids walk to etc etc...Understand where these people are working, what the commute is like.

And, make sure you meet them in person and explain to them that if their kid does not pay, they are responsible.

I own one rental property outright, but the cash flow is spoken for with kids preschool cost.

I’m not a flashy guy I still drive the same 19 year old pick up truck I want to be able to leave something for my kids when I’m gone .

As long as there’s one tub in the house for families with small kids, you’re good.

Well with 4 bedrooms you are looking at kids and that means longer stays. 

The life of a note investor is very different from the life of a multifamily syndicator.If you are young and don't have kids, house hacking a small multifamily is a brilliant way to get started.

I had a landlord that would come by the apartment and clean up the yard, organize the kid's bikes, check the laundry room etc around rent time.

I had one, good kids, good parents, I thought!