Everyone today seems to have a course or preach about financial freedom, passive investing, and how real estate provides passive income—but let’s be real, it’s not all rainbows and unicorns.For those of us in this full-time, we know the reality: long hours, unexpected headaches, wearing many hats, getting yelled out and tasks we dread but have to do anyway.

I have an accounting degree, can read financial statements, and can give light advisory based on financials because I've been in the REI space for a decade now.

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Prioritize your financial stability.

And remember, commissions are always negotiable, so you can find an agent who understands your strategy and agrees to terms that work for you.Hope this helps, and looking forward to seeing what you decide next.Disclaimer: I am a licensed real estate broker associate in Florida, but I am not an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor.

But my method of evaluating properties has proven time-consuming. 

One, my wife and I were recently looking around for our first place to own, and the financial side of it seemed rather rough for NYC.

If you allow him to live there without being financially responsible, you will tacitly yield tenants' rights to him, but without any obligation on his part.  

I love that you are thinking through your options and making sure you are making the smartest financial move.

We've worked through most of the financial aspects, built in buffers, and taken a cautious approach.One key priority is setting up checks and balances to reduce the risk of fraud, especially when it comes to handling funds.