Originally posted by @Brad Mizer:I have 44 units in Tennessee that were all acquired in the last six months so I’m new to being a landlord.

The VA loan requires proof of land-lording previously if you require the income from the other units to get approval for the loan.

I forget where I first got this piece, but it was a blessing from Day 1 of land lording.  

I have dealt with murder, drownings, houses burning down and letting the DEA in to bust a Columbian Drug Lord.

Brad and Lori here.

My name is Brad, I am 26 years old and I am a middle school social studies teacher with absolutely no experience whatsoever in real estate.

Hi Brad,Do you have a CPA you recommend?

Pick an area that you feel comfortable (remember better the neighborhood less then cash flow) .. 4) As a land lord you need to know know you rental comps .

I don't lord the land and I don't own it.

And, this will increase because rents are increasing.Zero State Income Taxes - Nevada has no state income tax.Low Property Taxes - There are metro areas in the US with property taxes exceeding 2.4% (Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, etc.) as opposed to Las Vegas where the average is about 0.86%.Low Cost Landlord Insurance - Land Lord insurance in states with adverse weather like Florida and Texas can exceed $2,000/Yr.