As investors we know that there is risk, and that is part of the equation but to risk there should be the possibility of reward. 

Compared to a new syndicator that might have relatively smaller successes, you will have smaller returns, but that is right in line with risk/reward expectations.Hope this helps, happy soon-to-be retirement!

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Home Depot does a cash back rebate, keep track of your purchases, and also have a gas rewards program and you can get additional savings by going through Pro Desk if you are buying over $5,000.

I cannot say for certain as I am still trying to figure this out with my kids but I believe if you involve them and celebrate family successes that they will see the risk versus reward.

Bottom line is if they do not suite your landlord style you get rid of them and find new tenants that you then fully screen and hand pick.Think of tenants as being temporary whether they are good or bad.Defiantly research your market rents as a majority of landlords seem to under charge for some odd reason out of a confused scenes of fear and reward thinking.

But that possible reward comes with the risk tying up your escrow deposit and stalling your home search, only to have the deal killed by the bank 2-3 months from now.If you decide to proceed:1.

Regarding the sellers stated rent increases, it's been my experience C class tenants are usually hourly wage earners and some may be getting cash aid (food stamps, welfare, EBT cash, etc), to raise the rents $300+ in 9 months would be a major financial burden to their families.

Amazing food, but terrible that I can not stop eating

Michelle, there is no right or wrong answer there are only levels of comfort and risk which are directly connected to risk/reward, your tolerances to it all.