And what seemed was good turned no-go, turned into a nice deal end of day.

This has nothing to do with real estate experience. 

Managing five rentals can eat up a ton of time in any given week, often at times that are inconvenient to you and your personal interests (family, hobbies, travel, etc.).”That’s been my experience, too.  

You save money, you get experience, and then you buy your own in a year.

Here are some warning signs I’ve come across, but I’d love to hear your experiences:1️⃣ Upfront Fees – Are application, due diligence, or "insurance" fees ever legitimate?

I've completed extensive rehab projects but had never ventured into ground-up construction before this experience, and I can honestly say it was a lot of fun.

Thanks in advance—your experiences will help narrow down the best fit!

You really shouldn’t be running your business on a stranger googling answers for you but…the google says:  Depending on the rental agreement, Georgia landlords typically must provide a 60-day notice for lease renewals or terminations, while tenants generally need to give only a 30-day notice for lease termination.Jan 18, 2024If a new lease is not signed, and the landlord continues to accept monthly rent, the terms of the original lease still apply, except the landlord is required to give sixty (60) days' notice before she can terminate the lease or change the terms, and you (the tenant) are required to give thirty (30) days' notice before leaving.So you can’t non-renew until the end of April and you can’t even increase the rent until then.

I ended up with millions stuck in IRAs and roths I’ll never touch because of real estate.

Best of luck with everything it seems you have the experience and workmanship needed to be successful!