Keep an eye out for stuff like that.If none of that works, you’re probably in it for the long haul until they leave on their own.

I do generally agree with the sentiment of Austin and the other hosts that fundamentals will always win out in the long run, and this by nature is a long term industry, even the sales side I'm learning.  

I have family down there and they are driving for dollars and I will be long distance investing with them.

My mother is a RE agent back home in California (30+ years), I have one rental property in Virginia Beach, and I'm mostly interested in BRRRRs, flips, and long/medium-term multifamily properties.

For me I think it depends on how much money you have invested into the home and for how long?  

The way I interpret the following policy clause is that so long as the property is defined as other than "VACANT" which is the case when the property is being "constructed, altered or repaired", the 30-day time period and vacant status does not apply in this instance: We do not insure any loss at your premises if your dwelling has been vacant for more than 30 consecutive days immediately before the loss and the declaration page indicates an occupancy other than “VACANT“.

Pretty common, you can definitely use commission as down payment conventional loans and not have it count toward IPC as long as you're on the loan. 

Thank you in advance for helping me navigate this decision.I have a long history of fix and flips in several states and the first thing I want to point out is that you make your money in the "buy".

Like any investment, there’s a learning curve—understanding which properties qualify, accurately estimating renovation costs to pass inspections, and managing typical real estate risks.Having a reliable maintenance and management team in place is key to long-term success.

I would have asked you what your long-term goal is but you have already thought about it.