We could have saved some money starting to clean up the property if we had only checked in with the neighbors first.

I've only read about it, but never really investigated it since I don't see it possible for me.What about private lending? 

I lost money for many years in real estate, while my friends were enjoying life with their savings.

How about a house with an ADU, or a basement with a private entrance that can be rented out?

I am a member of a private group that puts these syndications together ONLY with members of the group. 

Great job, Would love to see a breakdown of how you financed so many properties in a short tim - Conventional, Private, Seller Financing etc.

So white shaker cabinets and quartz countertops really don't get a premium, because a majority of the tenant base would rather save $200/mo and live with the oak cabinets and laminate counters.  

Knowing exactly what’s happening with the duplex—rents, repairs, tenant feedback—can help you catch issues early and save time, stress, and money in the long run.

With this additional expense, that would mean depleting the savings we’ve worked so hard to build over the past few years.To add to the situation, my wife and I are expecting our first baby in just two weeks!

Quote from @Account Closed: I would say.. can you save the tub and re-glaze and redo the tile on the wall can save you $1,000 or more just on materials and labor..