Just food for thought.

@Bryson WilliamsTypically you would have your tenants pay their own utilities since you wouldn't want to cover someone's high water or electricity/gas bills but some cities will put a lien on your property if certain utilities aren't paid.

I live in California and like many California Investors prices are just too high in the area I live.

There are major manufacturers and distribution centers as local economic drivers that help support a high quality of life for its' residents.Montgomery, Alabama is centrally located and perfectly positioned in the Sun Belt.

(Rental loss = repairs or renovations exceeding rental income) If you are a high earner, you generally want to get advice from a CPA that understands real estate income & taxes, but here's a few thoughts:1.

I understand the inventory pricing is a bit high

With high interest rate we know some CRE/banks would get hit. 

If you did find a lender you should expect a 13-15% rate, and honestly that's probably not high enough.

High Transaction Limits: Real estate transactions often involve large sums of money.

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