It’s also worth diving into local regulations and HOA rules—they can shift quickly in coastal markets like this.

Just lay them off s quick a possible.

Sometimes only one person to help you and they're not quick, or not cheap, or you just don't like the way they work? 

Working with a CPA experienced in real estate transactions is essential here.If I were you, I’d call some attorneys on Monday if this is something you’d like to move quickly on. 

But I want to understand:How quickly do rental units typically get leased?

But if I were you I would be making a immediate bee line back to the property (xmas or not) to figure what the heck happened and quickly make an assessment to get the property back in condition. 

This was a great site many years ago, but has quickly become a very irrelevant site in the world of real estate.If you need clarity on anything I said, I would be happy to discuss further on a call.

I often times bounce questions like this off my local RE attorney first and then move forward quickly.  

They are houses that nobody wants, which is why you can buy them for the price of a used car.And you are correct - real estate does not scale quickly when you are starting out.

Here's a quick breakdown:Unforeseen Property Issues: Hidden damage, bad tenants, major repairs – these can eat into profits.Vacancy Woes: Empty units mean lost income, impacting cash flow.Market Downturns: Property values can drop, affecting your investment's performance.