Pete, I have seen homes under $100k that rent for more than $1000 a month, and pass the napkin analysis.Having been through a majority of the Bigger Pockets Podcasts, I am feeling empowered to make my purchase this year in the greater St.

Also, its illegal but who cares only rent to single women or old women. f you are nervous go with the easiest person who will do the least amount of damage.

Find an all in one or one stop shop service whose mission aligns with your goals and who can provide you with services to assist you versus just products to sell you and who ultimately empowers you by coming along side of you as you begin this great journey of real estate investing.

I was you a couple years ago, and I feel you.I was my own biggest discriminator, and I sought out women investors for advice and help.

You may want to check out the RICH club, they have a monthly meeting just for women and seasoned investors share their experiences with those who are beginners and it's a no pressure environment.

"Men lie, Women lie  but numbers  don't "

There are three young women living there.

We empower each other and communicate on topics that matter....

some wonder women powers, congrats Mindy

Having said that, there is nothing to stop two arms length consenting parties from agreeing to arbitration / mediation (I define Mediation as a third party trying to bring the two sides together and Arbitration as agreeing to empower a third party to hear the two sides 'informally' and be bound by the arbitrators decision outside of the court system).