I am constantly needing lock changes, trash-outs, etc. 

I work with other investors in this area, so I'm constantly looking at rental and flip properties on and off the market.

BP trains legions of wholesalers and fix and flippers raise substantial funds to fund these folks and also turn  key companies... can it get any better.so there you go it will never be the same.... real estate if anything is constantly changing and if you want to be a player you need to be able to move with whats hot... just my voyage... 

I believe she is overcharging me, showing up unannounced, and constantly threatening to evict me.

If buying SFR I would make sure you buy in the B and above class neighborhoods, which will provide a stable investments without the constant turnover and headaches that a C- and worse will provide.

Buy something close to home so you can manage it and close to a college or city center so you can get a constant stream of tenants.Well done.Stephanie

I live in CT about 30 mins from New Haven, I like the constant flow of students.Is there any locals on this forum who can help with feedback about the Quinnipiac Ave area?

I already know the area I'm buying in and because there are "small" lots within a City, the values are fairly constant and predictable.I have bought them from tax sales (which means there is a little hold time before you can sell with Title Insurance but not to bad) or from owners who own them outright but have liens against them because Code Enforcement had to force mow it.

I grew up in the city of Atlanta and am constantly seeking out properties around the Beltline

I constantly drain my saving to buy properties.