I was told by a friend that his dad who runs an appliance business has "keys to every type of washer/dryer coin box".

The carrying costs are low, but tenant was making partial payments by month 2.

A2: No, for labor only.Q3: I paid my GC via Zelle and my lawyer by credit card.

You could house hack by purchasing a small multifamily with an FHA or conventional loan, reducing your living expenses while building equity.

you can still find good deals more west of the freeway in SLC or off market in SLC or south salt lake but they are harder to come by

That could be offset by having the deductions applied towards lower tax brackets. 

I wasn’t handed a blueprint for success—I had to build my own, piece by piece.Right now, I’m navigating real estate while under pressure and recent setbacks .

@Shay YaoYou're on the right track by identifying specific areas, but expanding your search could help you find the best deal.

My goal is to acquire my first investment property, ideally a single-family rental, by early-2025.I’m particularly interested in hearing from others who’ve navigated the Hudson Valley or Catskills markets, especially with rental properties or creative financing strategies.

So, with large numbers of new graduates entering the field who are CHEAPER, someone established in the field may soon find themselves with "golden handcuffs" unable to find positions with the same pay as they are replaced by these younger cheaper options.