Check values around the lot you have under contract and see if there is any rehabs or new builds occuring near the lot. 

While it could happen, it's highly unlikely to occur in the near future.

Not that I'm planning on anything sinister like returning a naturally occurring product that was mined from the ground many years ago, back to the ground from whence it came...I'm sure a good lawyer would convince a court that it is just recycling.I do have my own asbestos tile.

While some expenses are not fixed and will not occur each month or each year, they will over your entire hold time and across an entire portfolio.

If I were bidding on this deal, I'd budget closer to 20%.Call it a hunch.You won't necessarily be paying this out to repair contractors every month, but you will need to set it aside for the day when a major expense does occur, such as an urgent roof / foundation / HVAC repair. 

If there is an electrical issue and the house burns down you may not be covered and you may be personally liable.Long story short - freak accident happened and a contractor burned one of my rentals down last year, total loss. 

Which neighborhoods and types of housing will appreciate and why – not just what the next hot neighborhood is, but where fellow investors believe long-term stable growth will occur.

My tenants all work different shifts so they don't run into each other much and that didn't happen by accident. 

Has the cracks always been there and if so how sudden has the shifting occurred?

As much of a disappointment as it is when it occurs, there are some bad tenants out there who will force you into court over things like eviction or property damage.