That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors in that area and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersBest of luck to you and look forward to following your journey!

It's much easier to find good rental homes in major cities where you can find decent homes for ~$80-$100k that follow the 1% rule for rent and can cashflow.

She has no intention of following the stipulations in the lease for breaking it (45 day notice, rent due during the notice, plus an additional months rent). 

After the amendment, the insurance company added the following premiums:Optional DeductibleLandlord's Premises Liab.Other Structures CoverageOrdinance or Law CoverageDwelling Additional CoverageProtective Device CreditFrom your experience, are these additional premiums needed?

Hi @Christopher Gallardo, I agree since the rising housing market is pushing people more inland.

I've read that a Starbucks will increase the value of your property quite a bit, followed by Dunkin' Donuts.

Then follow through, no slack.

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Congratulations and kudos on building your own house and reaping all the benefits that followed because of it with the equity gained

If you analyze properly, and buy based on that analysis, any "downturn" should impact you less than others, and in fact, set you up to be empowered during that "downturn".The Risk Controls you put in place, and follow, for the "upturns", should have the same control during a downturn.