But my memory is that around the mid 90s all babies born had to have a # in order to be claimed as a dependent on tax returns. 

There are very few visitors starting mid-October and until around April. 

Rates are hovering in the mid 7s depending on your credit score.

I’m now in my mid forty’s.

If that is the case, can you start to buy places that are built in the mid-90s to stay away from those big issues?

LTR and MID term are hot now as well, we have more people that want houses than houses to rent to them.  

And a PM that manages 10k units as part of the GP entity, with equity invested, will be taken more seriously than a XYZ property management (who manages 200 units total) has said they are open to managing the property when I close.Lastly, even in the "easier" market timing of the early and mid 2010's, most people when they get started are looking at deals for about 18 months before the first one is awarded and closes. 

I bought an outdated condo, planning to do a cosmetic rehab later when I had more budget.I moved out of the condo in mid-2024 for a job, and by September, my tenant noticed mice droppings.

I know one person that did this recently and was able to negotiate no money down and 12% over 5 years but this was probably in the mid west.

Transparency is key- detailed budgets, timelines, and exit strategies will set you apart.That said, moving to a new home mid-project could add a lot of stress.