Fellow landlords — how do you balance speed and safety when screening tenants?

Run your numbers as if it were a long-term rental too — that gives you a safety cushion.And don’t underestimate the value of a good cleaner and handyman — they’ll make your life much easier.Happy to connect and share insights as you move forward!

I looked around my neck of the woods, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma and I looked at safety, prices, appreciation, cash flow, landlord friendliness, property taxes, insurance rates, growth, high tech moving in, job growth, disasters and availability of good deals.I settled on Arizona.

@Andrew Reis Real estate investing is a long-term process, just like building up an IRA or 401k - often you have to be patient to get the results you want.I'd keep building your local network and looking for deals. - You might be able to find deals and get a finder's fee to turn them over to your network.

It wasn’t the kind of deal most investors would touch, but I saw the potential to turn it into a certified sober living home.Over about two years, we renovated the property from top to bottom with safety upgrades, new layouts, and durable finishes designed for shared living.

Those who chased the market sat for over 100 days and closed nearly $22,000 lower on a median-priced home.Expect negotiation and concessions.With nearly 6 in 10 deals including seller-paid closing costs and a median concession of $7,000, planning for these upfront keeps surprises out of the equation.Bottom line: Huntsville is still a seller’s market, but only for sellers who price and present strategically from the start.For Buyers: More Leverage and More ChoicesWhile inventory is still tight, buyers are benefiting from more balanced conditions and patient negotiation windows.

I’ve seen settlements land anywhere from 30–60% of the outstanding balance, depending on how aggressive or patient you are.2.

I’d build strong reserves first, for peace of mind, and then look at the next rental once the safety cushion feels solid.

JuliePossibly the city’s own portal: Memphis Police Department Incident Data – The “Public Safety Incidents” dataset on the Memphis Data Hub gives real-time incident data by area.orCrimeMapping.comneighborhoodscout.com--John AnnunziataReal360

I would be patient to find that rare good RE investment and if does not happen, I would be content with the return from my choice where to keep the money.I do want to mention the risk of jumping into any investment in a large chunk.