If a city inspector decides your 50 signs are in violation, don't be surprised if you gat a $4,100 violation letter.

Yah, as much as central Dallas houses are appreciating I'm a little surprise rent isn't keeping pace at nearly the same rate.  

He now owes us thousands and is (surprisingly) paying us monthly installments. 

It has probably gotten to an emergency situation. 

I am a newbie investor who really can't offer any advice on investing, but could certainly help with with value add opportunities as well as ways to potentially maximize your bad debt collection from those residents who you had to evict or who have skipped out on their lease.One of the best things I recommend an owner does with their residents is to get multiple emergency contacts on their application.  

The Portland City council voted Thursday afternoon (2/2/17) on an addition to the housing state of emergency ordinance passed in 2015.

I like the idea of a known quantity property (no surprises from previous owner non-disclosures) and I know this location is going to get more and more valuable.

And at the vary least you have a heloc available for emergency fund to keep your property whole.  

George Dean I find it surprising how many on here say they tried Adwords "and it didn't work" which is like saying they hired a contractor and hammers don't work.

   @Jay HinrichsI am surprised to hear you say that there is no skill to buying renting and managing rental property.