In these cases it's recommended to view the entire property as an investment (as if it was fully occupied by tenants) run your numbers, and then just happen to live in one of the units instead of collecting rent.

I like the prohibition on commercial vehicles, boats, RV's, etc. cluttering the place up.Sorry if I somehow gave you the impression that I can't use code enforcement in my HOA, I am in fact doing just that currently as a result of the HOA not enforcing some policies even after contacted repeatedly.

She is not motivated and you may not have the skills to educate her otherwise, even if you do, sounds like she's impressed with what she has, not a good situation to spend time with.

I've spoken to a collections company who has a very high success rate.I'll offer her one more chance.

A loan servicer not only collects the mortgage payments, but the service usually includes setting up an escrow and taking care of tax statements, keeping taxes and insurance payments up to date, processing payment changes and collection services too.Ensure that the contract between parties is recorded legally.

I think is great idea to walk around the neighborhood and try to talk to locals and get their impressions about the area.

I make his payments each month...I collect rent each month...i make small $200 profit on 15 yr left.

I would like to start with rehabbing properties to build capital, and eventually begin collecting buy and hold properties.I look forward to learning more and contributing to this outstanding community of helpful people. 

I don't collect it, I have them pay it directly to SmartMove.

My biggest obstacle with investing out here initially is finding the type of property I want in an area that doesn't require kevlar collect rent.