A lot more important compared to newer construction homes where you don't have to deal with certain things when it comes to either of those.Many other nuances but those are just a few that come to mind.

Also some important information is that my rent has been locked(I have been on this rent price for the past 2 years) I am assuming that the landlord will keep us at this price since she told us that we are month to month after the first year.

While continued learning is important, experience is the best teacher, so take that first step.Good luck!

The Importance of a Great Real Estate Agent: A Personal Paradigm ShiftI got my real estate license a while back, and I always heard people talk about the importance of "bringing value" as an agent or broker.

I'm not saying one shouldn't seek advice and learn up before taking a giant leap for mankind, however the importance of ACTION, itself, I can't stress enough – especially in today's world of information overload.

Now we know there are no free lunches, so it's important to understand the tradeoffs.

If having a lower monthly payment is more important to you than getting as much equity (money) out of the property as you can, then borrow less.

In answering the where to live question, things about the quality of life things that are important to you and work backwards from there.

The location of your QI isn’t as important as their experience since everything is handled by phone and email.For cost, a typical 1031 exchange runs about $1,195, but as @Dave Foster mentioned, you can find a solid QI for under $1,000.

Hey, I’m not an investor, but some unexpected costs to consider are closing costs, agent commissions, and most importantly, taxes.