Quote from @Yixiong Pan: It's possible, but it's also possible that the tenant will destroy your house and you'll never know.Managing investment property involves more than collecting rent.

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There’s a vacant land/home that I am currently eyeing.

What is the best way to do this in your eyes?

I usually don’t read a post that long, but I always try to keep my eye on the lookout in order to read your post. :-)

I want to fix it and appreciate the extra set of eyes.  

Unfortunately, the perceived excessive costs involved in purchasing real estate can intimidate aspiring residential real estate investors.

(I had additional carrying costs from a HELOC, which meant I walked with around $45,000).Aquisition:We found this deal on a wholesalers website who we keep an eye on.

When it comes to W2 employees, it involves HR, expectations, paying them whether they have enough leads or projects to fill their day or not, managing higher expectations (W2 employees seem to be much more "picky"), and overall they are just more expensive.

I am eyeing an abandoned/vacant property nearby.