$20,000 is really your reserves that you want for your first deal to be safe.

That is too little to do creative finance safely.

For first time investors, i think that the BRRRR strategy is a pretty safe bet.

When I screw up, I apologize and make it right.People are looking for a safe, functional, clean home.

This isn't a home run, but it should be a safe investment over the long run.

I need to take steps to make sure the apartment is as well maintained and upmost safe for anyone living there. 

There is a safe harbor for you…it’s just 110% of prior year since you’re over the $150,000 AGI.You can also base on 90% of current year’s taxes to avoid the underpayment of estimated tax penalty.Keep in mind you can use Form 2210 along with your return to show the IRS how much income you earned by quarter and make your estimated tax payments accordingly.

@Jose Jacob“I feel like everything was kind of falling in your lap.”That’s EXACTLY right….I typically didn’t - and don’t - try to find deal situation that fit a certain strategy or technique.  

Hawaii, at least Maui, is super safe.

The pic w the back of the front door showing 5 or 6 locks doesn't convey a good look of safe neighborhood or any attempt to make a door attractive.2.