and all kinds of kitchen waste crap was spilling into the common wall.Several times the toilet won't flush, and it's in the main drain, I went to investigate and have it snaked from the common roof stack to clear the blockage.Roach infestation issues (most likely caused by the broken DW drain hose spilling food waste into the wall) happened along that common wall, I went over and did pest control.I can go on and on and on.Whenever there is an issue, it's always up to me to handle, because he would ignore the issue, or simply tell his tenant he is "out of town at the moment." 

-Recent graduate who studied Social & Economic Development and Urban Blight-Excellent credit score-Total student debt is under 30,000-I live with my folks and do not pay for rent/food- I have savings- I know what I want to do with the properties -- I know which areas I want to invest in/ target -- and I am determined, capable, and able to research...Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 

That's something I could pass on to the VA too.Think of it as being a chef and having someone prep all the food before hand.

People don’t sue people that qualify for food stamps.

The valley is awesome because the cost of living is so low, food is amazing, Mexico is across the street (pretty much), and it’s growing like crazy!!

Love the idea of being able to grow food there year round and escaping my current cold climate.

Equity doesn't put food on the table, cash flow does.

Just food for thought!

I would just make sure you write something up along the lines of "The leases states I am not liable and tenant should have renters insurance, but this one time I am offering X and if it happens again the tenant will have to use their renters insurance" If a tenant's fridge breaks, I compensate them for spoiled food. 

The quality of life is second to none, the amenities of Greater Portland are fantastic (food, art, recreation, entertainment, etc.) and population is growing.