Junky furniture, soiled carpets.

The best defense  is a healthy offense.

I am amazed at what condition many properties are in that we take over, and wonder how the previous owner escaped without an injury claim.The second risk, albeit a distant second in terms of impact to your financial health, is that the cabin can't be managed properly for you to make any money. 

I would have no problem paying healthy fees to an operator if they are the real deal. 

Hey BP, I work a traditional 9-5 and I have a pretty healthy 401k.

However, concerns about inflation and the broader national economic policies continue to influence consumer behavior, with a trend towards more prudent spending and saving habits observed.The economic outlook for Raleigh in 2024 remains positive, with growth expected to continue at a healthy pace.

This may not be at all easy in an older house with few or no cleanouts in the soil stack(s).

Doing this will also surface problems like her fighting to stay.And she won’t be healthy and in control of her fate forever.

If you're considering getting into PM when you retire, the stars might just align, because I plan to have a healthy number of doors and a need for a satellite office in the Springs. 

Of course the other alternative is private lending which you should be able to make a healthy 12-14% on without tenants and toilets.