Best, Michelle I can get as many as I want from my network.

Best of luck to you.

I was living with my wife and she didn't want to house hack, but that is a great way to get started.Find an area you want to live in.

Inheriting it is the best option tax wise- because it gives you a step up in basis to the property's value on that date. 

Even the best property management companies (PMC) struggle with:- Finding reliable handyman and contractors (ServiceTechs)- Same with affordable ones- Tracking preventive maintenance- Tracking previous work for potential reoccurrence warranty coverage- Understanding tenant reported problems, so the correct ServiceTech can be dispatched- Determining if tenant is at fault for an issue & should be charged - and will proof stand up in court?

That said, with today's rates, every increment of extra mortgage is way costlier than it was four years ago during the sub-3%-rate Covid days. 

Consider consulting a real estate attorney or CPA to determine the best strategy based on tax efficiency, future sale plans, and estate considerations.

All the best,

Having lived nearby for years, I thought I knew the area well.The house itself is stunning, and the property is beautifully landscaped—truly a dream home in many ways.

We have a lake front STR and no way I would have those available.