If the seller isn't responsive, then do like the idea of telling the tenant you tried, and see if they can get some free legal assistance from a tenant resource center.It is a good reminder as closing approaches to ask the seller to keep tenants updated on the pending sale and when ownership is scheduled to change.

Well, three top reasons come to mind:It will allow you to deduct their earnings on your own tax return.It is required by law for any person to whom you paid at least $600 in 2023, total.

I just haven’t had much experience with underwriting those types of properties, so I’ll definitely need to dig into that more.If you have any advice or resources for underwriting smaller multifamily deals, I’d love to hear about it.

Seems like relationships are just as helpful as online resources.

But if you know any other resources or great spots to get started, please share them! 

A good property manager can be an invaluable resource for first-time investors, even before you purchase your first property.

If yu claim one it doesn't void the option to claim the other one.Provided you meet the IRS requirements for both, as a tax strategy, you could complete exclude a portion of capital gains under Section 121 and then defer the remaining capital gains under Section 1031 (@Dave Foster is a great resource for 1031 exchange). ..

Can get them in for about 160k and the top realtor in the area told me he can sell em for 240.

In 30+ years we've been sued 1x (legal blackmail over a tenant's drunken trip/fall) which the insurance company settled for $1,500.00).We've been using some privacy tactics to keep our names off the county recorder and the target off our backs.Further, we review our insurance coverage and premium annually, just to keep on top of any changes.As with all insurance, it seems to be a waste of money... until you NEED it!

Most villages are on top of the hills.