You should only leverage to the point where the investment can still create cashflow even in a down market....for those with limited capital to invest...not leveraging available cash diminishes opportunity to build additional wealth.

As a result, my credit limit has increased exponentially.

So far we have tried Saturdays and Sundays with limited attendance.

In addition to the checklist, I would also request the following:1) background/credit check, similar to tenant screening (need advise on application to use)2) pre approval letter from bank used for refinancing3) referral from current lender and past lenders (not sure if this is typical?)

My application says: maximum occupants: 2.2.

But if someone has a limited budget and true determination (or in my case, true desperation,) it is a path that can succeed.Good luck.

", is, for the most part, only applicable to the extremely rural portions of the state.

This basically made a lot of SFR or duplexes being used as short term rentals limit their income potential and made the income on par with what you could get with long term tenants. 

There are good and bad but you'll mostly hear about the bad.The truth is, if you want good tenants you need to educate yourself on what makes a good tenant and then screen applications until you find one.If you want a good property manager, you need to educate yourself on what makes a good one and then screen them until you find one.Far too many Landlords hire the manager with the lowest fees or the nice office or the pretty face or the fancy car or the...you get the point.

Some areas of the northern section of 35207 are alright.Any other areas within the city limits are ripe for the pickin.