There is a reason we lenders require "skin in the game" and experience.

The interior was outdated, the landscaping was overgrown, and several deferred maintenance issues were apparent.

As you progress, maintaining a clear line of communication with your team, especially your property manager, will allow you to stay ahead of maintenance issues and tenant needs, keeping your operations smooth and your tenants happy.If you haven't done so already, consider outlining your goals and investment criteria with a property manager early on.

I like new homes in up and coming neighborhoods because there usually are fewer maintenance issues and can you usually get higher than market rent.

The interior was outdated, the landscaping was overgrown, and several deferred maintenance issues were apparent.

The issue I have seen with these types of properties is they could have two valuations - the value of the real estate which the structures will have little value and you have the land the other is as an operating business just like a bed and breakfast would have - real estate has value but it operates a business now you mention 12k / month but if someone also has to manage the property what is that worth and what would someone pay to manage a property like this?

I don't forsee any asbesto issues.

I contacted Zillow about this issue but received no response.

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a stay of the nationwide preliminary injunction previously granted by the U.S.

According to the article, around 5% of the properties are being bought by investment companies, leading to concerns that regular homebuyers are being priced out of the market.1) Do you think this could become a long-term issue, given that the current percentage of investor-bought properties is relatively small?