Since these properties have high demand and low supply, the prices keep going up.

I would be leery about taking this on as a hands-off investor for her first but and not someone like me who would be specializing in this kind of thing (please read my profile).1957 -- So let's talk plumbing: one of the things you should look for is galvanized steel water supply piping.

The reason for more OOSI is a low interest rate environment, and low housing supply driving up prices and encouraging folks to look outside their local area.

I currently work in Finance for an automotive supplier and I used to work in Purchasing and Supply Chain.

I have a 50 gallon water heater and it’s proving to not have enough water to supply five adults.

With appreciation so high, it is going to keep the supply lower, among the other factors of low rates and normal high demand.

In 20+ years I’ve made 2 $30,000+ (both were toilet supply line failures) and covered a $1200 and a $2500 loss out fo pocket.

If investors offer homes for rent in the markets with high demand and low (ish) supply then the qualified tenants with good stable jobs have weathered the storm right?

These days, in almost every market because of low supply, properties are calling for highest and best - especially if they are in great condition.

Given the downward pressure that social distancing regulations, shortages of labor, supply chain issues, and now cold weather continue to exert on new construction, it will be difficult to satisfy demand in the short run.