But an investment-focused agent brings way more to the table than just writing offers.Finds off-market deals you’d never see on Zillow.Negotiates beyond price—think seller credits, better terms, and saving you $$$.Spots risks & hidden costs so you don’t get burned.Thinks long-term—helps you buy with appreciation, rental income, and future wealth in mind.Has key connections to lenders, contractors, and off-market opportunities.If you’re looking at this as an investment, the right agent doesn’t just cost you—they make you money.

I don't think anyone predicted that.I've always thought for rentals it's better to buy a $250,000 house and hope for the chance it goes to $350,000 than buy a $500,000 house hoping it goes to $750,000. 

Quote from @Lauren Kormylo: Quote from @Josh Ball: We do about 85% of our rentals on AirBNB.

This one isn't a serious one. 1/25/25  around 3PM- Mel (wife) and I were at our rental getting it rent ready for our new tenants.

I’m self managing my first rental property in Charlotte, NC.

Things that could get in the way im putting out there now to make sure no surprises after someone does the work to get me quotes- New York State - Appraisal will barely be past 100k if that- 98% of my income comes from my rental portfolio (thats a new fun rule (to me) I just learned about)- Prefer something without a ton of fees and such.

So I bought a cheap single-family rental in a C location.

You might be surprised, but your rental properties have more in common with dividend-paying stocks than you think!

Originally this started as a house hack I have recently moved out and it is now a 2 unit with one half being furnished rental.

OP ask your rental property insurer for Umbrella coverage options.