I wanted to get your take for the Bristol TN area.Thanks in advanceChris Your biggest issue would be having available options after a claim.

This will avoid the asset having to go through probate and any 3rd party (family) related issues.3. 

Or this is a non issue if insurance coverage is not taxable.Many other thoughts and input.

That will be an issue if you change it to try and make it contingent on financing.

However, the biggest con is that you are sacrificing a bit of your privacy by living right by your tenants and it is usually a lot more stressful since everything is your responsibility - managing tenant issues, handyman repairs, taking care of the lawn, etc.I would strongly recommend house hacking especially in the Columbus Ohio market!

That said, if you have a very specific issue, please contact support@biggerpockets and perhaps they can assist you.

Rent control laws are market specific.

Have run across this issue several times when getting referrals from other real estate investors.

Normally soil compaction is not an issue, but you might need a test done.13. 

I'm looking for advice on whether I should purchase my father-in-law's 6 unit apartment in Burien, WA (10 minutes south of Seattle) as my first deal, or perhaps help find him a seller that would pay more than I could and is a couple years ahead of me in REI.