Know your comps really well to make sure you are not over paying.

And at the end of the lease, any bills tied to the house (ie if they don't pay, you have to), get a copy of the final statement to show it was paid in full before you return the deposit.My water company won't let the tenant put the bill in their name, so I send them the bill every 3 months (it is quarterly) and they add it to their rent.When the next tenant goes to move in, get proof that all utilities are in their name before you hand over the keys.

I am sure this has been asked over and over again, but what are the best city, states for rental properties (single family and multi family)?

I have read a lot of posts on Residential Assisted Living, that I am considering getting involved in, and seems like many of the posts make reference to RAL Academy and noted that there is an online version and in person version . . . wondering if any of you have taken either and if you would recommend one over the other and why.

Some may consider your experience over the last 5 years. 

I did not, I ended up buying two properties in south city over the last 2 years.

She wants options, and is very open to creative, which is helpful.Once we present these basic ideas, we will want to know 1) what does she need right now, monthly, to let us take the property over (and all headaches) and 2) how soon and how much will you need when you make you Tampa purchase.

I saw that you specifically said "quality tenants" but you cannot determine if a quality tenant is going to look at one site over the other.

I can imagine they'd average out at about 2.5-4.5% over time (5% in a rare great year), but not close to 6%.

Hey Everyone,     I know this topic has been covered a million times over, but I want to hear peoples opinions for those who manage multiple properties.