Quote from @Mark Thiel: So I’m a total newbie when it comes to real estate investing outside of owning a few personal use homes.

Many banks handling tax escrow accounts for mortgages have mistakenly thought there was one tax due twice/year or totally missed one of the taxes.Investors should research the SEV and the Non-Homestead property tax millage rates to project what the property taxes will be after adjustment.

It's always here, but I am caught ethically in my mind between protecting (some would say overprotecting) new investors from obvious pitch mechanisms and trying to get these posts kicked or saying, if they can't see the reverse trolling, it's out of my hands.

.• How to think creatively about building wealth.Once at the property, the kids explored, asked questions, and saw firsthand how opportunities are created through smart investing.Involving children in real estate teaches them:• Financial literacy in a hands-on way.• Entrepreneurial thinking and problem-solving skills.• The confidence to believe they can achieve financial independence.It’s amazing how small moments like these can inspire the next generation to think bigger and dream bolder.How are you involving your family in your real estate journey?

FYI, 13 motions for default have just been filed by two previous customers of BTC, totaling around $ 420k.  

My goal would be to have about 60K total to put into something.

It's why most large landlords use their own in-house tools/software they pay someone a one time fee to setup for them and then hand off. 

The tenant used an online maintenance request system to request a handful of maintenance issues for the first 6 to 8 months.

I’ve house hacked for the last 7 years and acquired a handful of properties this way.

if you can be hands-on: no PM, a lot of DIY, etc. you can absolutely cash flow.