Young ones smart with tech like @Kurt Lane capitalizing on the confusion the older players are experiencing and can pick up a few places from tired LL's.

I'd continue self managing if it isn't preventing you from achieving other goals. 

I think that alone would prevent me from accepting a va loan offer unless, and maybe even if, it was significantly higher than the other offers.

But your average realtor isn't an investor, and will most likely sign on with a big player, higher commission split brokerage.

I hope the state legislature does little to prevent a exodus. 

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure": careful tenant screening, inspecting properties regularly, and perhaps most importantly: serving the notice to pay or quit promptly every time rent is late are key steps to take to avoid situations where one might need to evict. 

I'm also excited to learn what other people are doing in order to prevent issues, place a great tenant, and make sure they will pay consistently while taking care of the home.

Sometimes there is a reason that lots are still vacant in higher-end neighborhoods, and that is because they are sized or zoned in a manner that prevents the "By Right" construction of a building that will provide an adequate ROI.

My thought was to finance the solar and charge tenants for monthly bill - this may prevent me from being stuck with extras on utilities  and increase rent  by including electric utility on lease.Has anyone looked into solar -?

Late fees capped at 10 dollars for the first 1,000( was originally 1,500 I think) I’m all for preventing predatory fees, but 10 dollars is not fair.Definitely lowers incentive to pay on time.2.Vague language as to what constitutes an “reasonable fee”.