EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Since there are not many ways to reduce taxes retroactively for a previous year, understanding options like these can be particularly valuable at this time of year.

If you are setting aside funds for capex, taxes, insurance, or other expenses that don't occur monthly, transfer those funds to Savings each month and hold them there until it's time to spend them.

Would you be better off selling and purchasing a less expensive property that would require less carry should it become vacant for some period of time?

Over time, I learned a lot about what works (and what doesn’t) for new investors.1.

Wholesalers network and post deals there most of the time.

I thank you for your time.  

This was my first time buying a property solely for an investing purpose, and Melissa Justice was the person that I was connected with to help me pick out properties.

Plus managing tenants is a bit more time consuming with this model. 

I would be happy to set up a time to discuss and learn more about those markets.