Fort Bragg/Liberty isn't going to be growing smaller any time soon - I'd think it all depends on which category comes along as a 'deal' first.

Now, facing lease renewals, I discovered two tenants has a history of evictions from my Internet research.

Now, when I got started into real estate investing (20 years ago) there wasn't Bigger Pockets, there was hardly an internet, and there certainly were options on learning what I did from a group of people. 

I think this really depends on the markets as well.. out in the mid west I see a lot more agents owning rentals than on the West coast since the price points are so vastly different..

This depends completely on the state and foreclosure laws.

Your internet provider is probably a good company to call for that.

Generally do not say anything negative about an area that would steer someone away from that location.Focus on things that are not subjective in nature. 1 mile to the baseball stadium. 2 miles to the internet. 

I'd also add, to do a cost seg. or not depends on a few factors including, but not limited to:What you are hoping to get out of it (e.g. offset other income in the portfolio, get a big refund to put down on another property)How long do you plan to hold the property (depreciation recapture of 25% might make this less worthwhile if you sell the property in 2 years)Did you already place the property in service and start depreciating it for 27.5 years (LTR) or 39 years (STR).

While qualifying for a HELOC is dependent on your home equity and your credit score, good or excellent credit makes it easier to qualify.

We're printing out a few offers, that way depending if we find any surprises at the walk through we can present an offer that's fitting.