Prioritize Communication with Your TenantsWhy: They’re directly affected, and maintaining trust is essential to prevent disputes.How:Sincerely apologize and keep them informed about the steps you’re taking (even if progress is slow).Consider offering additional compensation (like another rent reduction, covering temporary shower solutions, or a gym membership for shower access).Document everything in writing to show your good-faith efforts, this can protect you legally if tensions rise.2.

I would make all of the improvements that are going to make your job as a rental manager easier (sounds like you have some long term maintenance items to take care of).

You can list the property as a "net listing" and take the difference over what the seller is willing to sell for that way. 

Let’s take a look at some hard truths that many people overlook.### 1.

Unless you are obtaining a DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan or working with a community lender through a portfolio loan, you will likely need to take title to residential real estate in your own name at the time of purchase.

I am taking your advise, and switched my game plan to include a local agent or property manager to show the properties. 

@Seth DonnelleyKudos to you for taking the first step!

While living in high cost cities has its own advantages, one of the disadvantages is the high investment cost it takes to enter into real estate investing.

And my options are: -One $800k property in CA (25% down), or-Two $400k properties in ID (both at 25% down).If we take the 2015-2020 5-year appreciation (so as not to include the roller coaster and unlikely 5-year market we experienced from 2020-2025) for each state, the CA property would see an average appreciation of 37%.

Take actions to make solutions.