If you can’t replace a refrigerator every 7 years in a rental you shouldn’t be in the game.

Ultimately, forming connections with local investors can be a game changer, providing you with the mentorship and support you need to thrive in unfamiliar markets.

Give your time to the game.

@Othman Zizi Following the NAR settlement the way brokerage fees are earned and who is responsible varies transaction to transaction.

I may not fully understand what drives the market and what to look for to stay ahead of the game, but I'm trying.. do you typically hold the property longer this time of the year?

I can’t stress enough how important it is to stay focused and avoid some of these common pitfalls early on.Quick thoughts:Find the right Realtor – Make sure they’ve got some skin in the game with househacking or investment experience.Budget = Game Plan – That pre-approval is your marching orders.

@Don KonipolI view these trends as both things that people are participating in AND things that are being done to them.Silicon Valley hires the best and brightest to make phones, social media, games and apps addictive. 

We did just get a fusball table, so that will be added and we were debating turning garage into more of game room with ping pong table.  

Just buy a property in your personal name and learn the game first. 

Problem is theres slim to none investors that are going to allow you to get into a property with zero skin in the game.