Including monthly obligations and who will pay them, etc.

Loan from a Solo 401(k):If you have a Solo 401(k) instead of an IRA, you could borrow up to 50% of the account balance (up to $50,000).These funds can be used for a down payment, including on investment properties.

If they were looking out for my best interest and knew that they tenant was moving out, they could have taken that opportunity to show me the unit.I had been told that Ready REI’s "contractors" had gone through the duplex including the occupied unit and deemed it move in ready, however the home had MANY issues, and the unit that the tenant moved out of was a complete dump that required a ton of work – much more work than Ready REI let on.

You can't get "clear title" until all leans are cleared, whichever way that happens SOMETIMES, but not frequently, the 1st and 2nd will combine and both will be included in the auction.

Not legal or tax advice, but I think every subject to purchase should include a wrap mortgage so that you create notes receivable income.

Build a strong team, including a knowledgeable realtor, lender, and contractors, and spend time understanding your local market dynamics, especially in areas like Orlando or Tampa where demand is strong.

I’ve used several others, including free services when I was starting out.

Unfortunately, I see a growing trend of a lot of service members renting their homes at break even rates or at losses.

Partner Driven covered 100% of the financing, including the $220,000 purchase price.

They often provide standardized lease agreements that comply with state and local laws.Additionally, many landlords use platforms like Avail, Zillow Rental Manager, or TurboTenant, which often include customizable lease templates that are state-specific.