There are many nuances in any one market that take time and knowledge to really understand.

I would suggest getting another full-time job for the time being and investing/doing STR on the side until you can fully and comfortably replace the income that you would be receiving from your job.Is your LTR in need of repair?

With actual cash, you just transfer it. yes, but you can still bid with lender approval - without appraisal contingency - you send in deal (app), it gets approved by lender its functionally the same as cash (except in true lightning speed situations where there is a quick auction with little time to prep but thats generally pretty rare I'd think)Right, but that's not cash or functionally the same as cash because the lender can change the terms at the last minute, as often happens with less experienced hard money lenders.

Like you said, you don't want to grow super fast so take your time and watch the mortgage markets.

But, if you do evict AND they request a hearing then the judge MAY interrupt the partial payment as acceptance of rent and therefore you would have to start the process over at the beginning of the next payment period.

Often times they come back with a list of repairs that they would like to see to protect the home or mitigate liability. 90% of the time those items were on our list to fix anyway, and sometimes we even haven't done before we get the letter from the insurance company.

It's a single mom with one cute toddler that works her butt off to raise her kid, hold a full-time job, and go to school at night.

While some reductions might increase short-term costs for investors, a more balanced budget could stabilize inflation and interest rates over time.

I’m all for getting started and primaries make good rentals when only held for a year or two before they’ve had time to appreciate.

Thanks for your time in advance!