That being said the leases are also typically modified gross with base year comparisons to prevent increased costs being borne by the landlord as well as passing through some costs directly to tenants.I also would agree with Joel to reach out to a local SIOR broker.

If you are going to strictly focus on the military then you will want to invest near and around the military bases like Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field and Duke Field.

While they do consume some of your profit, a good manager can prevent all kinds of problems, will maximize rental income, and will handle all the headaches.I would love to meet you and your family next time your in town.

Aaron McGinnis I have tried to hire someone from a trade group (Union membered workers), the only thing that prevents me from hiring them is if they perform a trade, they only perform THAT trade, I have heard horror stories such as electricians not digging trenches because it is not part of their trade (which I find to be BS, only in CA!).

Some Future Maintenance / Prevention methods were included (but none of them listed fixing the Palmer Valve or installing a Sump Pump).

I chalked it up to not having an agent list the house, but now I have a buddy doing one with a "top" agent, and I don't think they have even given a single tour.Major employers/economic drivers are a university and an air force base, so lots of people who are here for a few years, but may leave and not want to buy.

Assuming a water softener is not the best option, I was looking for other alternatives for preventative maintenance.

I know technically these are the items that are supposed to stay....but we know that is not always the case:Built in appliances such as stovetops and dishwashersCabinets, shelving and countertops throughout the propertyBuilt in air conditioning units and furnacesPlumbing and copper pipesElectrical wiring and fixtures including outlets, lighting and ceiling fansDoors and associated hardwareFlooring, including tiles, carpets and deckingWindows and ventsSinks, tubs, toilets, showers and associated hardwareLandscaping and fencingBuilt in pools and spas:-) Suzanne

And cooling is usually evaporative so a home that is too tight (air movement) is actually hard to cool.

Dunno if you've ever noticed, but when you blow up a balloon and let the air out again, the balloon is stretched a bit isn't it?