I think you mentioned you are retired and i would not fall in the debt leverage trap at 68.also you should visit the city and neighborhood of your intended investment before signing on any contract. you can scale upto 5 properties in next couple of years easily. property prices are at peak right now in most of mid south and midwest markets. they were cheaper three to five years ago and have barely reached 2006 prices.As far as buying your investment, wherever your number makes sense, invest with that company.

A lot of turnkey buyers are paying top dollar in some rough areas where if the bottom falls out those areas will be first to collapse or not appraise. 

Adamson said the changes "fall back to the premise that with property ownership comes responsibility."

Hello @James Gleeson, I am in Cedar Falls as well.  

I'm not far from the Maldives right now though, so I may take a trip in the fall for research purposes.  

The economy of these states would fall into a tailspin, which would make life for the average person exceedingly difficult.So which states should you avoid?

I have begun to break my business down, constantly looking at how it can be made more efficient and am actually planning to take a step back this fall through winter to reorganize.

If someone accepts credit cards for their business, just remember that in the case of misuse by someone who pays remotely liability can fall on the business owner.  

She can be honest with the agent and let them know that she is thinking about selling it by owner to a family member, but if that falls through they would be looking for an agent (if that is true - don't want to put words in their mouth). 

Although the fall back if things do not go as planned isn't so bad either, if you have the capital.