The counteroffer came back at $5000 less then asking so we just ignored it and moved on to the next property.About 2 weeks later we still did not have a place under contract to move to, and the closing on our house was coming fast, when the realtor from the duplex called our realtor and asked if we were still looking for a place.

I'm curious as to how you scaled so fast?

I say "this point in time" because rates and underwriting appetites are changing so fast.  

Sure right now places seem to rent fast and vacancy is low, but there have been times when rentals sat on the market for 90 days vacant...and you're paying those HOA dues during that time with no income. 

If you have 100% ownership of the company, the company will not be able to grow as fast in most cases.

Hello Friends, for about $400k if a person acted fast, for off market sale, could have 90,000 sf commercial building in fort Dodge ia. 

In my experience different population segments have different priorities.My lower-income tenants want a decent place, rent they can afford, close proximity to other family members, neighborhood familiarity, and walking distance to amenities like fast food restaurants and grocery stores.But start moving up the ladder and school district becomes very important if the family has children.But what's really 'fun' from an investment standpoint is when you get a School Superintendant (like we have) full of progressive theories who likes to tinker with school redistricting.Man, I've seen some nice neighborhoods suddenly tank in value as numerous families move just to keep their kids in good schools.

I feel like right now I'm paying for Good and Fast work..

I'm thinking about joining a REI club, but I really want to find a good mentor and gain experience fast.

Since water is so high it should be sub metered or metered direct to tenants to discourage waste,,and if subed,,rates go up fast for even slight over use.Also somehow control max number of resident occupants in each house.