Even the tenants I've evicted, it is not that they didn't want to pay, they either just couldn't or were terrible at managing their finances.Have a late fee, a return check fee, and evict when you need to, but remember that your tenants are people too.

Not to mention, the added expense of flood insurance.Sure, single family homes aren't a terrible investment (I'm picking one up this month), but with the limited data I have, I don't think that's the best way to maximize your returns.

The grind was terrible and definitely impacted my health/relationships for a little over a year, but in the end it was worth it because I was able to move solely to real estate agent/investing work and I now have a lot of flexibility in my life.

It wasn't terribly expensive or time consuming because I was searching in one town of 150 suitable properties, but I am now looking to mail to 3500 properties across New Hampshire.

James:I worked in Ma for a few years, your winters aren't terribly cold ... it would be great weather for a heat pump.

✔️Front house was in heavy disrepair, not at all rent ready, stuck in the 70s with a terrible layout to boot.

We have a yellow lab that sheds terrible and drools so we are constantly cleaning up after him. 

are so terrible you are unlikely to see any growth/appreciation there. 

Would be terrible if after the 60 days you find out that the tenant wasn't properly served and you'd have to start back from square one all over again. 

I really appreciate everyone helping me see that settling just so I can say I "have" a property is a terrible idea and certainly is a bad move if I want to consider myself an investor!