That is before filing for homestead which will decrease property taxes even more.

Because even if you get everything checked out, there is still always a chance a pipe will go, or an appliance will crap out, or some other endless list of unforeseeable problem will arise.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

I live in Lancaster, PA and it's a lot here that's very positive.Our market is historically pretty stable and hasn't been subject to sharp increases followed by sharp decreases in property values.

I figured that having tangible asset will help decrease my anxiety over the market.

This can include all our life activities to decrease both inside & outside liability.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

If it is their responsibility, they take more ownership of the house, which will decrease the amount of involvement you may have, increasing their responsibility to care for them.