I've tried your approach numerous times.

A 70k property can be worth 30k in a blink of an eye when you go to resell it due to numerous factors. 

I personally tend to lean the way of using the owner occupied strategy due to the numerous options for financing.

He has contacted me numerous times with threats.

These markets are typically identified as larger land mass cities of numerous types and styles of homes located in neighborhoods that carry completely different values based on a multitude of different amenities, demographics, and desirabilities.

The good--growth projections from census bureau, low unemployment, rents rising (was just able to bump rent in my 4plex in orange park), and a number of elements that @Jack Bobeck mentioned.

I've had to replace 2 stove elements and repair the same issue for the same  sink twice.

I can't blame them entirely, but they don't charge enough monthly fees, so on numerous occasions, the utilities are in danger of being cut off so emergency fee assessments are made to pay them and paid immediately, or they don't have enough funds to do minor elevator repairs.My condos in MA has somewhat of an anti tenant HOA board.

I know the tax elements can get pretty complicated when one owner on the title dies.

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