Also it is important to note that AZ does not have any natural disasters such as earthquakes, mudslides of forest fires.

I know the standard rate for rentals is 10%, but I'm willing to pay more, since trailers are by nature harder to deal with than regular houses.

For instance, qualifying for the mortgage on this house used 75% of the rents on the double by nature of the leases we had on it, but they are in MY name, not the business.

Naturally, it depends on the temps.

Past performance is not always an indication of future performance LOL, my worst period as an investor was investing in Houston during the 1982-1986 oil price bust.

A few being, 1)open stairways to main living spaces and the out side  2) window wells that allow natural light 3) amenities such as a bathroom Please share your thoughts on the effects on resale value and your valuation method for calculating these effects.Thank youPatrick

I arrived at my cabin in Pigeon Forge yesterday to find that my housekeeper had removed my high quality towels and sheets and replaced them with cheap alternatives and had never stocked my house with items (coffee, olive oil, hand soap...)

Oil tank is in basement and I noticed a small leak consisting of water and oil mixed (there was a blue sheen to the water) on the floor next to the tank and old oil boiler.

Naturally this makes sense for a long term Primary Residence; however, also according to my calculations, these properties would have a hard time renting for $2400 (conservative breakeven w/property mgmt) if I up and moved somewhere else.

If you were thinking of oiling a door hinge or putting a new screw in the curtain rod bracket - now's the time.If you have mini-blinds that have pull strings to operate them, take the time to trim the strings such that they don't dangle to the floor, and install a cleat on the wall next to the window so the strings can be wound around the cleat when the blinds are pulled up.