When I was 12 years old, I sat with a Greek/American Guy watching one of his very large apartment buildings burn to the ground, complete with people jumping to their deaths.I learned a lot from him---don't let an opportunity to call go unused.

Also be aware you can get sign up bonus from every major carrier, so you can get points with Delta, United and American.

That's two months of lost rent ($6,000), lost utilities ($500), and maybe another $1,000 or more for cleaning and repairs.Even if you self manage and everything goes perfect, you will likely lose money because the rent isn't enough to cover even ordinary maintenance.

Hello Bigger Pockets my name is Gordon Meadows of North American Energy and the Mine and Oil Owners Consortium.

Try Neighbors Credit Union and/or American Eagle Credit Union if you're looking to bank locally.

Maintenance And Repairs – add “Landlord is responsible for repairs that may arise from the age of the Premises and associated ordinary wear and tear.

It's the way most Americans build wealth. 

A friend is with American and she is put up in motel'hotels with one other female or by herself.

So, you've converted probably the least taxed category of income, passive income, to probably the most taxed category of income, ordinary income. 

Current meetups I recommend:Bigger Pockets Pittsburgh / WPREIA: https://www.facebook.com/WpreiaPittsburghReia/SWIG (SouthWest PA Investors Group): http://www.swpainvestorsgroup.com/ACRE (American Congress of Real Estate):http://www.acrepgh.org/ClubPortal/ClubStatic.cfm?