Low cost of living, strong job markets, and strong monthly rental growth in both these states have a lot to do with it too.

That can be both a positive or a negative depending on the opportunity cost of the monthly fee and % of commission they take on every sale vs the opportunity and tools that are given to you.On the other hand smaller local shops can be more flexible when it comes to the terms of full time sales agents vs part time agents.

You don't want to be starting this process over on August 1.Second, the New Mexico court will award you monetary damages for your unpaid rents, court costs, etc.

I do like the smaller properties because occupancy tends to stay pretty high and consistence and costs generally are low, but I know we are also missing out on the really great returns on some of the larger properties. 

HI Nichole,There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

Given that purchase price is low it is hard to use the property as collateral.

You can "generate" it if you purchase, either yourself or with others (e.g. syndication), a large property and do a cost segregation. 

We are now seeking advice on how to protect our assets while owning the properties in our own names, without incurring excessive costs that could lead to negative cash flow.We are open to exploring creative solutions that strike a balance between asset protection and financial stability.

Also, stop trying to charge tenants for the costs to maintain your own property.

We have a great house we'd love to get but we cannot quite get the down and closing costs right now.