Use neighborhoodscout and see what score it has since 2000   If it is an 8 or higher, I will be fairly confident of good long term appreciation  - the cash flow over a long hold is more determined by rent growth than initial cash flow.  

If I have done business with one and they were so dishonest that I literally had to engage an attorney just to get my own money back from them, I will inform you as well.

You could also do a 2/1 for worse pricing if you are super confident that 2026 is the year for rate drops. 

Then, a lead we've been working on with direct to sellers re engaged us, and is looking to sell before the end of the year.The problem is we are not syndicating these deals, we are using our own capital.

It is not the Dems engaging in voter suppression.  

Maybe think about a legal agreement outlining all these “what ifs.”Overall, it’s not a terrible idea (not something I would likely do as it could go sideways though), especially if you’re confident in the property’s potential.

Ensure you are engaging your CPA or tax strategist experts to help with tax planning for your portfolio and understand that this is a different service than your standard tax preparation.

We specialize in working with real estate investors, and I’m confident we could help guide you through this transition if you're considering it.Feel free to shoot me a text or email, and we can discuss how to support your goals and get you started on this new path.Best,Matt

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I am excited to get started and hopefully gain confidence to pull the trigger on an investment property.