Just waiting to close now and then I’ll get started on a renovation.

Not to say this isn't without risk, but you will certainly start to learn a thing or two. 

It is NOT required by law to sign a buyer's agreement before you start touring homes.

Live under your means and start thinking about investing in Real Estate.In your position the thought of finding a duplex to house hack, live in one side and rent the other. 

Q2 - I'm currently reading @Dave Meyer Start with strategy, he talks about it's not just about money that "you" can contribute to a deal. 

Rents have gone down since I started my research.

1) Do you call an insurance yourself to start a policy?

From my side as the CFO of a developer, GC, and property manager, I see a 12-24 unit building(s) as the sweet spot to start—big enough for economies of scale, but not so huge you’re drowning in management complexity.Case in point: we’ve recently wrapped up two 12-unit apartment buildings, brand new construction and cash flow ready from day one.

If the rental lease started 1/1/2025 it's likely it was technically in service in 2024. 

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