There isn't a limited number that prevents someone else from using it.Account Closed The requirement for the VA, and pretty much all owner-occupant loans is that you must live in the property for 1 year.

Hello Albuquerque Rental Property Owners,I'm looking for a little guidance on how you typically handle preventive maintenance on your water heaters?

This prevents moisture from entering the wall and rotting it.

The tenant is responsible for maintaining the utilities and preventing the home from freezing.

If your portfolio only ha properties that break even or have negative cash flow, then your DTI will likely suffer sooner than later, preventing future purchases.The key is to have a diverse portfolio that might include higher cash flowing properties that may not appreciate very well, and high appreciating properties that may break even, and everything in between. 

No you cannot call the bank as they are legally not the owners until the sheriff sale occurs which is when they take ownership.Only options are to reach out to the homeowner to try to make a deal and prevent foreclosure from occurring, but it at the sheriff sale, or buy it when the bank lists it for sale on the open market.

Most people are great, section 8 or otherwise, so when I hear about the "nightmares" from other property owners/investors I always wonder what they are not doing to prevent themselves from being in a nightmare situation.

There are no current lease agreements with any of the tenants and there is a rent ceiling preventing any serious change in rent increase.  

You can use a product called "wet it and forget it" that you spray on house and prevent mold from growing, or you could paint it a green color to have the mold blend in :)

So I was not about to let someLazy non responsive agent prevent that.