By diversifying into multiple markets, I feel much safer for the following reasons: 1.I'm not as worried about a big storm wiping me out, as I now have additional cash flow-generating properties.

I love tenants with baby grand pianos!

Here is one of my favorite examples:http://www.middelrentals.com/forms/TENANT-MOVE-OUT...Also, I bring with me a few items: camera, tape measure, flashlight, disinfectant cleaning wipes, notepad and pen.I prefer tenants to be present for the move-out if at all possible, as it reduces the chance of misunderstandings and also gives me an opportunity to gather information that will be helpful to me for the transition. 

I know I could prob lock up deals myself but as a new parent who works as a full time teacher and I also play live music on the side to help my wife stay home w baby - it's kinda the best I could do for an area thats about 60 miles away etc. it would be tough for me to drive out there myself etc. any advice?

If you win in court, the forger might be able to file bankruptcy and wipe out the debt.

@Gino Barbaro  Good stuff Gino Baby!!

Because of this, if the property has appreciated since purchase, you don’t get to increase the cost basis to wipe out the gain.What are the risks?

I bought an STR last year at 6.125% and I can't WAIT to refinance that baby!!

Some of the portfolios I've bought in the area have been have been really beat up and neglected with a ton of deferred maintenance, others the owners have treated them like their babies and have kept up on them very well.  

If you rent to a couple with no kids and they have a baby, you are then required to delead the unit with the added expense of putting the tenants up in a hotel during the process.