As we have witnessed in the past, specifically the years of 2020-2022, when rates dropped, everyone jumps in to buy a house, which drives up competition, which in turn makes housing prices go WAY UP to the point that people OVERBID on properties.

I wouldn't pay any of the prior liens until you speak with an attorney because alot of them should be wiped clean thru quiet title action.

Looking at what cities you can get direct flights or day drives will save time in going to view and check on properties.   

That's why I would never buy too far out of state where I can't drive by if I need to but that's my perspective.

In the last 4 months, 2 pieces of mail delivered were important enough for me to have them forwarded (my neighbor goes thru my mail for me when I’m away).  

It was useful being there and driving the neighborhoods to get a feel for things. 

There wasn't a firm decision that he made at that point in time, hence things were undecided and unsettled. and not at any point in time, Tenant sent a written letter of move out intent/notice until recently, mid-August '24, when I got the first written "move out notice" from him via "email" that he ll vacate the house on Sept 01 and that the payment will be left on the counter.

Can you help me understand what expenses would drive that number up?

#2 Lake Naomi/Timber Trails - Pocono PinesNo other community on the list yet can compete with the ambiance and feel of a drive in Lake Naomi.

Asking if it's a "good" or "bad" time to buy is like JFK asking if this is a good day for a drive.