The real estate agent said that the lot I was interested in was in the good area, while the cheaper lots are in a not so desirable area.

This takes some preparation and research, as well as a built up self-confidence, in order to achieve the desired result.

Obviously these would be unique to each market and would depend highly on the tenant screening process.

As someone who has lived in Florida for over 20 years I didn't think this winter was very cold at all, certainly not cold enough to cement in anyones mind the need or desire for a fireplace, and definitely not a wood burning one at that.

I think that would be a unique approach, if you could wait it out and play the monopoly board for a while.

I love doing deals and currently have a hard time seeing a full retirement ever happening.I don't have ( or plan to have ) kids so there is no strong desire to leave a fiscal legacy behind.

Soft costs include time and stress and risk.Some tenants stay because they have a fantastic landlord and some move because of a landlord who's less than desirable.

I think part if it is my desire to walk away from a career where I am a licensed professional (I'm a registered nurse) to do something not so "professional".

With no desire to go to a college or any friends remotely interested in real estate and investing I joined here to get advice, contribute and learn about the different approachs I can take with my bussiniess and investing future and how I can be successful.

But it seems to me that most of these types of properties are in less than desirable areas.