This can be a real money-maker, but you need to know what the risks are, how to mitigate them, how much to charge for rent, insurance requirements, and more.Honestly, the couple relocating sounds like the best option.Here's a tip: don't reject applications just because someone else started one.

I am starting to think about selling the unit since rent is $2,300 and my P&I&Taxes are sitting at $2,100.

In essence you have to prove your house isn’t worth what they say it is worth – and since they started 15% below market – you have to be able to justify the argument that your house is worth (say) 25% less to get a 10% reduction in your taxes.  

I'm new to the forums and starting to dip my toes in Landlording this year.How should I analyze my live in condo owned for 9 years.

These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

I am 13 years in now but when I started out I did the same thing!

As far as buying your first place in Hawaii, while it can be done I think I would start mainland.

The rest of my email threads that started more than a month ago and were still active yesterday show only the portion that is more than a month old…Is this a site wide problem that’s being worked on or a Bill specific problem that can or cannot be fixed?

Looking to start in Memphis buying long-term rentals or flipping.

Yeah, I think I’d better start using my full name.