There are many hidden costs in holding rentals.

Looking specifically for comments about their fee structure (hidden fees that are not disclosed on the website) and quality/effectiveness of their property managers over the course of a lease.

I'm not saying that you can't find a hidden gem once in a while.

I'm waiting on the county offices to open so I can call and get additional instructions.

But these ways of jucing cash flow sound a lot better in theory than in practice (big fan of the efficient markets theory which posits that if you are getting an outsized return there is hidden risk somewhere.) you should buy real estate because with smart leverage it’s the best coc return you can get, doesn’t make it a magical asset class, I think people who go back to fundamentals investing have a great opportunity and will do quite well, I think people who try to significantly beat market returns don’t realize the risk they are taking and the ability to get wiped out. 

What are the hidden costs or pit falls of buying a tax lien?

Also been watching the instructional videos on how to use it.  

I instructed the PM to buy a used stove and to have the tenant sign that it is a courtesy, and if this one breaks it’s up to them to replace it with a stove or their choice at their cost.

Massachusetts eviction / court records can be searched for free on this next site:http://www.masscourts.org/Instructions for using that site are in the following link:http://www.mass.gov/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/housingcourt/qrc-public-access.pdfSo now there's no reason to have a known deadbeat tenant.

If you PM with an email address, I can email you a work in progress work instruction that was written with intent to pass this off to a PA.