More specifically, wondering if I'm going to get the rent or if this is the month things go south.

Could put a carefully selected short-term renter in there for 6 mths to cover overhead, then do your repairs in the winter and list it next spring, targeting a signed contract at the 12-mth mark.I like this suggestion but I was wondering if their is any way to get around it if I sell much sooner.

However, Columbia is not exactly an Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC and I was wondering if I should focus really hard on looking for a good property in my area or would it be worth going farther away, to say Charlotte(about 1.5 hours away), with a higher work force and most likely a higher demand for housing.

I'm wondering how this person got my info and should I cancel the appt?

As I understand, it actually makes it easier but I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with this before and could offer some guidance.

Hey Alan,Welcomed to the wonderful world of BP.

The question I am wondering is, why would I do better?

I've looked at possible expenses related to this, but wonder if there is a 'simple formula' to quickly vet the potential of a property?

So, I am wondering if I should sell this rental and find something with a better ROI near where my other property is (Cincinnati) and where I'm satisfied with the management team.

Hello everyone,I was wondering what most of you real estate investors would consider the "ideal" number of properties to be able to quit your job and live comfortably without having the NEED to pick up another property.