I guess that is my fear...and not sure how people get over this risky hurdle?  

Checking the unit every 2 weeks will only compound your fears.

The driver's fear they will get robbed.Before I buy a deal, I gather a lot of information and data about a property.

A huge deterrent to reaching the point of an eviction is a tenant's fear: Where will they live with an eviction on their record?

Originally posted by @Joel Owens:Joel, you were basically talking to my greatest fears- moving into an area that will end up being deserted with NO cash flow.Let me just be clear about that, I am currently NOT looking for an appreciating property, although that would be nice to have I am no expert and do not know the markets as a savvy realtor.

@Brian SweeneyHave no fear, Ray's notes are here :) Been collecting all intel on BP for all real estate software since our company specializes in designing kickass software for real estate investors.

@Gail Roberts , I'm not really qualified to be giving financial planning advice (I'm just an amateur real estate enthusiast.)You have $100,000 earning 6% yield in mutual funds (about $500/mo income), but you're fearful of this investment.

i got craigslist to take the ads down but i still received questions about it for a couple weeks.some of the people, like a recent grad i spoke with were definitely falling for itmy worst fear was that someone would manage to make it inside the house and then id have a problem getting them out, so make sure property is well secured

Once your first deal goes through and you conquer any fears or doubts you may have had skies the limit!

My fear is there some kind of loan or taxes due on the property.They require 2,000 deposit.