I can definitely attribute a lot of my success over the last few years due to the connections I made on Bigger Pockets and the things I've just simply learned by listening to and reading all the great info available here!

This work builds character.

For both the applicant(s) and a co-signer, you want to understand their habits...financial, employment, legal, character, etc., as Bad habits in one area typically carry over to other areas, and will land you a poor Tenant (or co-signer) choice.

Part of it is generational, part of it is character traits, and part is understanding things like tech adoption & the network effect. 

Depreciation recapture is triggered when a property is sold, requiring the investor to pay taxes on the portion of gain attributed to previously claimed depreciation deductions.

The standard to apply is quite simple: Did you accurately disclose the character of the down payment funds to the lender in the loan application?

Older buildings often have charm and character, but they may also come with maintenance challenges.

Condos aren’t my thing either as they are easier to duplicate where as the older properties with character in most college towns are not.

There’s so much history in Cleveland and so many properties with character and charm.

Your parents are striving to teach you some fantastic characters traits!