You-Go-Girl! 

Their car getting broke in to is irrevellent to the situation .  

Enough about that.Our history as real estate investors is limited to a 2 year stint as long distance landlords about 15 years ago that we broke even on and the purchase/sale of a small piece of land 2 years ago. 

For example when I could remove items that were left behind when the tenants broke lease.My advise would be to consult with lawyers that are specific to real-estate law, in the area that you wish to invest in. 

If your strategy isn't broke, and if it's working, keep it up.

He only had a part time job, but his girl friend from Brazil, whose dad is a business tycoon will be paying the rent.

Here heartsick sighs and groanings and shrill criesRe-echoed through the air devoid of stars,So that, but started, I broke down in tears.Babbling tongues, terrible palaver,Words of grief, inflections of deep anger,Strident and muffled speech, and clapping hands, All made a tumult that whipped round and roundForever in that colorless and timeless air,Like clouds of sand caught up in a whirlwind.

In my area of the country, if you can give more value for money than an absentee landlord mailing it in or a faceless management company rapaciously intent on maximizing their profit per unit, you're never going to go broke with rentals in the $700-$1100 range, good economy, bad economy, whatever.

alot of this I think would be determined on personal goals of yourself and family followed by goals of your future for example I bought my first house 2 years ago small little 3 bed 1 bath thought great started now i have 1 5 year old terror I already see the drama of a girl in teens sharing a bath room -_- I would give ANYTHING to go back 2 years and buy a duplex "but I cant" sooo I now have great sweat equity built into my home and will be taking a heloc out on it to do my first deal.

Also, I'd like to meet a girl and start a family, and i'm running out of time.