This is a great place to learn about investments, etc.I can't speak to the other cities you mentioned, but I point a lot of our clients to Colorado Springs because of its current investment potential.

Oh my, I forgot to mention I am in the greater Denver area, but I actually grew up in South Orange NJ. 

Garrett Sutton was not on the podcast today, but Clayton did mention that this is something he mentions. 

Mentions nothing about you proving rent was paid on time. 

yesterday"5 - Get the answers to your questions...before you make a offer.6 - Did I mention get out of the deal...like, NOW!

Tom - I will be attending the next "main meeting" for SJREIA will be watching for the other meetings mentioned.

Brandon turner talked about that strategy in his No money book, but I don't remember him mentioning having to lease for a min. of 30 yrs.

Also, share your concerns about the potential leak (the green spot in the grass you mentioned).

from my point of view if your an individual and not partnering with folks who ever is going to sue you is going to name you personally.. this is where you need good insurance to take up your defense as your first line of defense.whether they have the right to sue you is immaterial.. or whether they will prevail is immaterial.. if your operating as a group or partnership and have clean records this can limit your exposure to your ownership.other than that  retirement accounts should be maxed out they basically cant be touched... certain trusts.but just LLC labyrinths like you mention.. those are not going to do it for most or.. you will spend a ton of dough fighting to make the position they can't sue you. when suits happen everyone is named .. that's when you need good insurance to handle your defense.

Properties dont seem to have any appreciation, even over 6-7 years, though as you mentioned cash flow is there.