I would like to find a mentor/agent who has experience with Foreclosures (HUD) who would be willing to answer questions and work together in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.I'm on a new journey in life and finally taking steps in the Investor direction... something I should have done a long time ago.

Last year we had a water leak on a Friday night, we had somebody out immediately Friday night and came back on Saturday to do final clean up. 

Finally, pick up the phone and call any similar complex to yours and see what they're chargingGino

Consult a real estate attorney and CPA to finalize the LLC structure and ensure the transaction, tax filings, and ownership terms comply with state laws and IRS regulations.

Make gradual rent increases to get them back to market rates (research the legal way to raise rents).If a friend or family member acts offended that you're finally taking the investment properties serious, that means they know they've been taking advantage of your ignorance. 

•Be mindful of regulations, HOA rules, seasonal fluctuations, and post-sale tax increases before committing.If you haven’t already, I’d suggest running numbers through AirDNA, Mashvisor, or Rabbu to get an accurate rental projection before making a final decision.Hope this helps, and best of luck with your investment!

Hello Everyone,Joined a few years back and really like listening to the podcasts on my way to work. Lots of good information and entertaining too. Little about me. Right now I'm living in Baltimore, still working 9-5 ...

Finally from a purely from a cash outlay prospective short term, you could rent a house with roommates and your payment would still probably be Lower than house hacking because rates are so high, over the long period 5-10 years obviously it would cheaper ti buy, hope that makes sense 

I finally settled on "Mom and Pop Residential" and "Mom and Pop Commercial." 

Hi! I am Brandi. Been listening to bigger pockets for about a month now (literally everyday, at every moment I have spare time LoL) and am learning a lot. I have been interested in real estate investing for a long tim...