We closed the deal, and I walked away with a $5,000 assignment fee.The real value of this deal wasn’t the money—it was the confidence it gave me.

It wasn’t a perfect scenario, but it allowed him to walk away without losing his shirt.

Take a look at the Utah State Courts website, they have an eviction roadmap that walks you through the processhttps://www.utcourts.gov/content/dam/howto/landlord/docs/Evi...

The downside of trying to get a mortgage after you have a rental is that you can't walk into any bank because they do not understand how to calculate DTI correctly. 

That's sort of the catch, the larger the building and the more amenities it has, the more rules you will run into. 2-3 story walk-ups in nice neighborhoods could be a good place to start, lower HOA fees too.  

I simply said the issue wasn't a lease item, but he was welcome to walk over and talk to my tenant...he never did.

Her brokerage listed the property, and she is taking me out there to do a walk through to determine if I want to take the next step. 

Next up: How to chew gum and walk at the same time....

Tree-lined, walk able, 1-2 blocks from the strip.

If you can't visit the property yourself, I recommend having some 'boots on the ground'—someone you trust who can visit the area, walk around, and send you videos.