Samantha Reeves,Thank you again for your replyHopefully if I run into this " Problem " with the property requiring $3,000 in repairs completed in order for it t pas the VA Loan standards , my Lender will o an Escrow  Holdback .But either way ( if I understand it correctly ) ...... whether I use an Escrow Hold Back or not, I will have to ay for the repairs out of my Own pocket, UNLESS the seller will pay for them ?

They are all very engaged and involved so I guess it all boils down to if you want passive invest in T-bills... if you want to earn better- get in the fight.  

Definitely target transit friendly areas that are within a 15m walk of the T.

@Peter T.

In that case, it's important to check out the T-12 (trailing 12 months) financial statements.Looking at the T-12 is key because utility costs can vary a lot from one property to another.

Each piece is a pricing add.Location, unit type/number/style/mid rise/single story, mortgage middle FICO, Down payment percent, prepay type, 3 points - no points, market rents, property good to perfect condition, rented at close with verification, reserves, vesting is real person or single LLC are the pieces that deliver a rate at a moment in time.

@Aaron T.

So how do we achieve this with our busy life styles???

"we are fair and firm" "we issue one warning" "we follow the lease to the t" etc..

I do agree with you though that if you want truly risk free, passive cash flow... buy T bills or open a CD.