Someone is getting the mail to pay the property tax and that person should know what is going on and if they aren't paying the property could end up in an upcoming tax auction.

I understand the seller/listing agent wanting to avoid tire kickers but I think if they aren't willing to at least give some pertinent information up front (fine with an NDA) then it's likely not worth it.  

I have recently got my license in order to access MLS as well as educate myslef.

If they aren't interested in selling, knock on the next door down or where the mentioned a neighbor may be thinking about selling.Repeat, Repeat, Repeat.Tip..... if someone has a sign in the yard for a car,or boat, or yard sale, etc., start a conversation about that sign first.Hope that helps.Derek Dombeck

You need to look farther out to the south and Midwest for cashflow if that is your strategy and you aren’t afraid of gambling for appreciation.

I'm a Broker of 20 years in AZ and teach real estate school and continuing education here, as well.

I understand that we have our own risk tolerances, but it seems impossible for us to invest in rental properties that generate supplemental income because of a low-risk tolerance.Perhaps it's a big picture discussion and there will need to be compromises from both sides but I wanted to see if anyone else has had to educate/convince their spouse of the benefits of rental properties.Thanks for your insight.

Now after the inspection on Monday, we will be able to move forward with the Rental Suitability License if there aren't too many issues that come out of it.

Make sure they aren’t hiding other issues (felony, eviction, etc)

@Alexander...I enjoy reading your blog because it's very real while being educational.