Make sure they have been employed a long time by the same employer.

The most commonly used list is Absentee Owners, because there will always be tired landlords ready to sell When I first got started, I got my absentees from the county's Tax Appraisal District.

You'll find that pretty common - too lenient landlords.

I do understand that they don't want to pass out a lease they basically paid for that could end up being used in that community, but it also tells me they are pretty locked up in thier thinking, probably due to thier attorney.I'd say reviewing the lease prior to hiring them would be more than reasonable and you should be able to add any addendum you like, so long as it doesn't violate local law or custom and it doesn't make thier job leasing more difficult.It also tells me that in the event any issue pops up, this PM may lack experience in dealing from a managerial standpoint attempting to follow strict guidelines, doesn't sound like they might be ver flexible, even if common sence should prevail.Could be too you need to do some more stroking, making the PM more comfortable with your requirements.PMs need to understand they represent you, you drive the bus and they oversee your directions.

I evaluated the deal looking at comps in the area (hard to come by), the 50% rule, the 2% rule, and common sense based on my personal situation, knowledge, and availability.

Carl Schmitt,That is one of the common reasons investors trade up to avoid the limitations on financing.

Does anybody have any advice on rolling over a 401K into long term real estate investments from a previous employer?

What are the most common reasons average, non-investor folks would have their home owned by a trust?

The two most common scenarios are:1.

If the area is rural with few employment opportunities, then my guess is that real rental income probably doesn't come close to potential max. income.