In regards to raising rents and keeping them, the max for raising rents is 10% unless particular town has rent control then you must follow those guide lines.

Celebrate small victories along the way and continually set new goals to keep yourself motivated.

Keep your goals in sight and stay adaptable to changing circumstances.

Meaning, when we purchase it for a good price. 

HI Dean,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

Just because they have a real estate license does not mean they know anything about purchasing good investments.

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@Mike Ghajari - Happy to help you keep exploring OKC when the time is right.

Hopefully, if that situation arises, the notice results in attitude correction and the lease can continue uninterrupted.Having said that, if the eviction is 5 years ago, I'd probably accept the couple - but let them know I'll be keeping them on a short leash.

I see what you mean.