I wish I'd known _________ when I bought my first property

[Stephen Rooker]

Real estate is very much a "learn by doing" endeavor. I've only purchased one property so far, and it has been a successful one, but even with plenty of due diligence, there are always overlooked aspects of being a landlord and property owner. I like to refer to these costs as "the price of an education", but hopefully this discussion can make that price a little bit cheaper!

If you could respond with "I wish I'd known ___________ when I bought my first property", then I think we could all gain some valuable insights, particularly those just getting into real estate.