Connecting with other local investors can help you learn the ropes faster and avoid common pitfalls.If you have any specific questions—whether it’s about neighborhoods, property types, or what to expect—I’d be happy to help.

Learning from agents commonly working with investors is your next opportunity to find a mentor.To be honest, I wouldn't try to find a mentor from random investors on the internet.

I'd be surprised if the complex doesn't have individually metered units so you may be able to eliminate the utility expenses unless those are for common areas like walk ways, parking lot or laundry.

Regardless of the asset class, the common thread is clarity, consistency, and respect.At Robin Hood Properties, we’ve learned that balancing profit with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction creates sustainable success for everyone involved.

if they are pressuring you like this.PLEASE watch the American Greed Episode on Remmington Financial  .not saying these guys wont or don't fund of course.. but when I do my deals with my banks its common that I pay for the phase one and the appraiser directly..  

A common misconception is that you have to put down 20% of the purchase price.

This is a common misconception but we're an online platform where the owner chooses their own price and selects their own tenants.

@Ethan Borshansky, There was a brief period of time in the early 2000s when this type of "leasehold exchange" as described above was fairly common. 

In real estate, blunt honesty often protects people from common pitfalls or predatory advice that oversimplifies the challenges of investing.

There's a specific forum for House Hacking.You'll want to spend some time reading through there as it's a common topic.