And your entire investment will be managed and reviewed and maintained by someone you probably don't know very well.- Why do you think there are no deals around your area? 

How will you be paid: mail, direct-deposit, etc.What is the minimum reserve you must maintain?

Oil tanks can be huge liability if not properly maintained and eventually closed out.

I'm suggesting marginal dti ratios and lack of down payment aren't the only reasons people go FHA, some folks, not all, look at it as a means of limiting losses should the market turn down (yes, by walking away), while maintaining upside potential.

The best property managers treat the properties as if they were their own and understand they need systems in place to maintain the level of service their clients deserve. 

You must maintain good investing principles as with investing anywhere, but the fundamentals and makeup of this market is very solid and offers multiple opportunities.

Did business partnerships help you start, do you maintain them today?

So, I'm not seeing who, besides you, gets anything from these.Now, I could see something like: "my goal is to have $5000 pre tax per month in income from owning, managing, and maintaining rental properties.

Section of drain pipe poorly connected into opening into older drain pipe - this is health hazard so need to rectify back entry steps need to be repaired or replacedroof drainage - Have the roof drainage system cleaned and maintained on a regular basis by a qualified gutter maintenance company, do I need flood insurance?

I will say that the cost of maintaining your license is a bit steep, about $1200 a year.Also in New Jersey, I had to take 12 hours of continuing education classes every year.