You are not kidding about the price of real estate in Aspen. !

And no, you can’t charge extra rent or deposit for the ESA, but you can hold the tenant responsible for any damages caused by the animal.If this situation doesn’t sit right, it might be a good idea to explore your options with a lawyer, just to make sure you’re on solid ground.

The BRRRR method can be a great way to build your portfolio, and networking with experienced investors in your target market will definitely help you succeed.Feel free to reach out if you need any advice on financing options or want to explore partnership opportunities, I'm happy to help with any insights or guidance as you get started!

And I noticed that many of the unfurnished units were offered with a month to month lease... the kids would get cheap furniture that they didn't care about tearing up and giving away when they were done.

@Markwon TurnerTo kickstart your real estate journey, define your goals and strategy, explore short-term and long-term strategies like house-hacking, buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, and wholesaler.

If you find that you really need a deduction, it might be worth exploring the possibility of pushing the closing on your property into 2024.

You might also want to explore specialized banks that focus on working with high-net-worth individuals who leverage insurance products like Merrill Lynch Private Banking or Wells Fargo’s Private Banking division.

@Courtney HamiltonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you are in a relationship and want to invest, there is one thing you must be sure of before you start your journey.You have to be on the same page about real estate investing.Almost every story of a successful investor has a cooperative partnership and agreed view on investing as a couple (and a plan for the kids if they have them).Both parties don't have to have the same level of involvement.

I am exploring the option of selling a portion of my ownership to a co-owner (around 20-30%).