Additionally, I have access to cabinets, doors, and other materials through trades with a friend and uncle who own 100+ doors between them, but still budgeted funds for replacements if they can't offer some. 

My company operates as both a brokerage and a property management firm, so we have access to deals that don’t always hit the open market.

The crime rate maps show that block as being parts of the highest crime rates (violent & property) in all of Orlando. 

They did not request anything needed, and the home was not advertised as ADA accessible upon their move in.

It’s always the, you don’t understand btc/block chain OR using PAST DATA to be like look, super shiny and you missed out.

Real estate investing can be a great idea for several reasons:Potential for Appreciation: Over time, properties often increase in value, allowing investors to build wealth through appreciation.Passive Income: Rental properties can provide a steady stream of passive income, helping to cover expenses and generate cash flow.Tax Benefits: Real estate investors may benefit from various tax deductions, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, and depreciation.Inflation Hedge: Real estate tends to keep pace with or outpace inflation, making it a good hedge against rising costs.Leverage Opportunities: Investors can use financing to purchase properties, allowing them to control larger assets with less capital upfront.Portfolio Diversification: Real estate adds diversification to an investment portfolio, potentially reducing overall risk.Tangible Asset: Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate is a physical asset that you can see and manage, providing a sense of security.Control Over Investment: Investors can influence property value and income through renovations, management decisions, and property improvements.Building Equity: As you pay down a mortgage, you build equity in the property, which can be accessed later through refinancing or selling.Community Impact: Investing in real estate can contribute to community development and improvement, positively impacting neighborhoods.These factors make real estate investing an appealing option for many people looking to grow their wealth and secure their financial future.It really comes down to investing in a growing market, in a good neighborhood & building a great team to support you.

We did get negotiate money from them to help with roof repair, but now know they were not honest on their disclosure.Our inspector missed  code violations, HVAC issues, pipes that had been worked on and issues hidden that had occurred while sellers lived in the house, signs of drainage and water damage inside the house that had been painted over, completely blocked dryer vent...and we are finding more daily.We have had the house looked at by a structural engineer and HVAC techs  that has told us we need thousands (likely tens of thousands) of dollars worth of repairs to make this property able to rent and come up to code for rental.

This time he, the investigator, showed me a door on the second floor was not secured, missing a handle, etc which was the case during renovation, but very hard to access if you had a ladder, and two windows that had old style brackets were not secured.

This is such an awesome story to hear, and I really admire the way that you are looking at your coaching program from the perspective of how you can help others and do what you love, while keeping the program accessible and affordable. 

With your boyfriend working for a builder/investor, you might have access to some insider opportunities.Working with your boyfriend’s expertise and connections is a huge advantage, especially for managing upgrades and potentially cutting costs on labor or materials.The $45K Home: Keeping the inherited property with the $45k balance as-is until Year 3 is a wise decision.