We’re actually potentially  looking to move from owning to renting, so I don’t know if the qualifications would be the same for that situation.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

I have two properties rented and a PM that manages them.I recently found an inexpensive property for sale in indiana.

I'll be living in one side and renting out the other.

Property management was 10% of the gross monthly collected rent.

On the balance, it is better to rent M2M in that situation. 

I use All State, one of few willing to insure our properties due to the college students who may or may not rent the apartments.

I lived in one unit while renting the other unit out.

@Arlyssa WarnerReal estate investing involves strategies like the assignment of contracts, rent tricks, and quick selling.

Boils down to cost control, rent up occupancy and rate management.