I guess I have been reading too much about out of state investing and got tempted.

Hey brother, I guess this is more life perspective than real estate perspective but I have had the opportunity to sit down and meet with some pretty amazing people and the number one thing I think you can do for yourself here is solidify the RELATIONSHIP!

I've seen signs on the side of the road advertising $250 and I'm guessing that is you get what you pay for but calling a couple places from the internet hasn't been productive either.

I’m guessing around 1,800 for the primary residence, but we may have to replace floors in both apartments as well.Yes we would go with a basic L kitchen.

I have also seen LL with one meter bill tenants based on percentage - I guess I do that in one of mine too (3/1 house with 1/1 mother-in-law apartment: 3/1 pays 75% and I pay 1/1 25% and include internet for 3/1 if they cover 1/2 bill).

I guess it would be just water.

I guess the easy answer is that it depends...... as you state....most of the time people seem to escrow taxes and insurance, so it is tough to get behind on taxes. 

I guess I'll start changing my image and relationships.

I guess we’re just playing the waiting game.

I guess you could say that I am partially self-insured.The real estate rental business is great and very profitable - the problem for start-up investors who are eager to learn listen to seminar speakers giving poor advice.