One last comment, everyone on this forum has the right to speak their mind, but I have no intention of causing her more pain by people criticizing her. 

I am seeking knowledge on what I should look for and things I should avoid.

STR are an option, just a bit of a pain with the on-site management.  

Any reason not to winterize plumbing and seek longer-term renters?

Or, you can do what I did, which was a major pain in the butt and interrupted transactions: back when I was in that world, I had to switch employers every 2 years or so to keep my clients happy, because all financial institutions have good years and dumb years.

Hello all, it's been a long time since I've been on here, but my life took me on a wild detour for a few years. Luckily I found my way back and thankfully I am in a better position now to invest in real estate than I ...

@Lauren AlpertIt pains me to see you thought about returning half.

Cost $3000 and it isn't such a pain to keep running clean.Moral of the story?

Hey guys so I’m seeking a place to live with my roommates in a notoriously difficult housing market.

I'm in a tough predicament and am seeking advice on what to do in the following scenario:I bought a primary townhouse in a nice desirable community in Charlotte NC  in December of 2019 with specs of 4 beds/2.5 baths for $239,500 at 5% down.