UPDATE:  Just chatted with the city and learned that variances have a high threshold for approval.  

It is a freehold property, recently renovated from top to toe with high quality, large garden, and kept very clean at all times.

Focus on long-term rentals in affordable markets with reliable cash flow, and steer clear of high-cost flips, lower-class properties, or overleveraging in areas that rely solely on appreciation.Good luck!

And I will stay in my condo until I can afford to buy a bigger place.However, with high interest rates, I’m reconsidering.

I highly agree that coaching or even just joining a group that can help you learn the ins and outs, is worth every dollar.

I've decided that finding "deals" in Arizona is unnecessary as there are other markets that one need not search high and low to find something that can produce a decent cash-on-cash return.

I have not paid retail for RE in many years and would not in my high cost market (average SFH is ~$1m).  

The deduction is optimized as values increase and can potentially offset the entire net investment (including down payment) for high wage earners.

All the best, Steven  If you're going to do a partnership or even a joint venture agreement I would highly suggest using a competent lawyer to draft your business agreement.

We've sold 65+ homes and the biggest request we get from our Buyers is help with closing costs.Most of our deals we're providing anywhere between $5K-$10K to help Buyers offset the cash requirement to purchase a home.Even in today’s "high" interest rate environment, many Buyers prioritize closing cost assistance over an interest rate buydown.