The 8 unit has required more time and energy because it had been poorly managed for years.

If anyone has tips for tackling those first few deals, insights on balancing these strategies, or just wants to connect, I’d love to chat!

Real estate's diversification and wealth-building potential make it a solid addition to a balanced portfolio.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

The market will naturally balance itself. 

Gradually raising rents, exploring lease buyouts, or selling with tenants in place are balanced alternatives.

Cash flow is important of course, but so is appreciation, so I want to ensure I have a balance of both.

These markets may allow you to acquire more properties for less capital while balancing your portfolio with equity-rich Seattle-area investments.Be patient.

"I'm willing to cancel the eviction so it doesn't reflect on your record if you vacate on x day and pay x toward your outstanding balance"Most tenants are unaware of the long-term consequences when they have an eviction on their record.

Can you give the forum a few numbers on your existing properties, including estimated values, current loan balances, current rent on the duplex and expected rent on the SFH?

We have a partnership entity, so it has to file separately and needs balance sheet accounting.