There are a ton of great neighborhoods in the greater Sacramento area, where you will see solid rents and good long term appreciation.

The initial effect on mortgage rates was a subtle increase in long term bond yields, however in comparison to earlier this summer residential and commercial mortgage rates are down considerably.For example commercial lenders were in the 7%++ range just a few months ago, and recently are as low as 5.5%-6% and falling.

Legally, in Alabama how long after missed payment can I do a pay or quit notice? 

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I think she actually had a really good idea.she believes that providing gift baskets for first time tenants that include general house warming gifts, cleaning supplies,maybe a recipe book  and even a small book or brochure of how to care of  a house would be a great start to a relationship/good tenant.the goal of this would be to obviously motivate your tenant to take care of your property, keep it clean, and to create a level of respect between both parties right off the bat. that means (rent on time, communication, a good experience from beginning to end.)im interested in hearing your thoughts about this and if any of you are or have already tried it?

I have had several friends suggest that it would be wiser to start off with rentals within driving distance of where I live. 

Hmmm - "Wholesaler" has long been one of those professions that has a high turn-over as it becomes known that it isn't as easy as told.

I would love for everyone to suggest some good books to help me gain knowledge from a beginner standpoint.

It is not a good time to be a landlord in Maryland.

Good Luck!