As a general rule, it's best to learn how to handle problems before they become problems. make a list of the potential problems you could face as a landlord: rent rates, marketing, collecting deposit, late rent, unpaid rent, abandoned rental, early lease termination, unauthorized pet, etc.

Placing such trust in me in this town where 1) I want him to bring more such deals to me 2) have a reputation in this market to maintain makes more sense.  

Hey everyone,I'm new to real-estate so sorry for the likely dumb questions. This would be my very first rental.I have an opportunity to buy a house from an old neighbor for $425k. The zestimate shows $478k, however pr...

I came across an off market deal about 3 minutes from Youngstown State University, and wanted to hear other investor's opinion on the city.

As a general rule, it's best to learn how to handle problems before they become problems. make a list of the potential problems you could face as a landlord: rent rates, marketing, collecting deposit, late rent, unpaid rent, abandoned rental, early lease termination, unauthorized pet, etc.

There are many benefits to maintaining a mortgage.

I just use the comps but market activity also plays a factor.

So many of the benefits of a Nevada or Wyoming LLC Etc. are gone anyway. 

And what rent should I charge compared to a single family's market rate rent.

check with an expert on market rents.