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Forgot the @ in the link, it should be youtube.com/@brady_morgan (sorry still kinda new to social media stuff, I dont use it much).

If you buy in a vacation area there really is no safety net other than desirability/location…I guess just don’t pay up too much.  

They focus on safety issues, such as wood rot, water damage, and structural integrity of balconies and decks.

For the past two years, my primary income has been my Social Security, and my home is fully paid off.

The tenant is understandably frustrated and has mentioned safety concerns due to slipping hazards caused by the water.

He wanted me to paypal him 750 so that he would send the 20k needed to bridge the gap in the loan.The easiest way to spot a red flag is to start with going through a title company. hopefully you did nto give this person your social security number or other private information.

The financial and social extent of this disaster (initially estimated at $50B) is underestimated by at least 5-10X.

This provides you with a safety net for any unexpected expenses during the rehab process while also potentially allowing you to secure higher leverage on the purchase price.

With many advisers there is safety.