When I was buying 1/2 price homes not ONE person I talked to said it was smart.

I'm looking to make smart decisions for 2025, and this seems like a great place to start.

I'm, eager to learn from local insights and make a smart, informed investment decision.

Some landlords use lockboxes or smart locks to grant temporary access, but that has risks if you don’t have someone to oversee things.2.Move-out Inspections/Cleaning: Again, you’ll need boots on the ground for this.

In my market there are 2 reasons that keeping is smart.  1) the historical long term appreciation is on going, going back to when records started tracking the appreciation 2) the property tax is near fixed cost.  

@Marc ShinAbsolutely.Board games are not that expensive and are worth adding.I see cable TV channels as a must along with smart TVs.

It might be worth talking to a lawyer but not sure if it's small claims or worth it.Also, you might already have all of these things but for future prevention:- smart thermostat (so you receive alerts when the inside temperature dips below whatever preset you have)- Minut (or similar device) would also alert you to the inside (and outside) temperatures; for example, I have 2 devices inside the house and outside on the hot tub deck.

Your financial position is strong, and leveraging financing for your next rental while maintaining a conservative debt-to-income ratio is a smart approach—consider consulting a lender to explore options that align with your goals and keep your investments sustainable.

More glasses, plates, bowels etc.You need bigger pans as well.

If selling is your priority, focusing on completing this one first could unlock the equity you need for the next steps.Your idea of forming an LLC is smart, especially if you’re considering investors.