However, one tenant isn’t paying rent, and it looks like I might have to go through the eviction process.When evaluating a rental property, do you typically use the 1% rule?

I want to diversify and I feel like the best way to accomplish that is through real estate.

If you do decide to start flipping homes- as a new investor you can either self finance with all cash, or you can contact a commercial lender like myself and expect terms to be 75-80% of the purchase price with 100% of the rehab financed through a draw.

Paying off the mortgage can provide peace of mind and simplify retirement, while keeping the debt allows you to leverage your funds for higher returns through investments.

Your instinct to speak directly to the PM and not through your realtor is spot on.

Lots of research first through Zillow , real estate agent, and family members led us to Queen Creek and New home constructions.

I can share some of it with you and help guiding you through the process. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone give you a referral, don’t make the mistake of assuming that PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.We also can’t believe how many owners hire the first PMC they speak with!

I am learning a lot about the business that, had I not gone through this process, I wouldn’t have learned nearly as much.

I do direct booking through the Houfy website, taking credit card payment by Square.