As well as transient workers who are new to the city, people who don't know how long they are staying or want to rent first for a few years before deciding on a neighborhood to buy in.We've been looking at Brandon heavily, but are unsure what the rental pool is out there..

There are some good pockets, but even the good areas are heavily section 8 with lots of headaches.

I thought I'd offer my two cents as my wife and I have been plugged into the San Jose market for the last 6 months as we have been heavily scouring the area for a primary residence.  

But 2-4 units were still more heavily discounted at the time. 

The judge actually continued the hearing a week as the tenant was deemed incapable of making sound decisions due to the fact that he arrived heavily intoxicated. 

While I won't really get so heavily into assumptions, I actually think that you are in a great position for a low-risk transaction.    

I would look heavily into a HELOC on each one and then make a decision based on that total.

But honestly, both Ben and Brandon have INVESTED HEAVILY into the success of Bigger Pocket Members. 

@Ryan Heywood,My personal opinion would be to avoid Lake County,if you were heavily untwined in the community and knowledgeable of the area it could be profitable.

Some of the investors I've come across have even gone astronomically higher than 5 units and heavily pushing commercial instead of residential.