1. overestimate ARV2. underestimate repair costs3. trusting contractors4. doing anything DIY or without permits5. not counting holding costs, especially with hard moneyThose are five common ones.

If you can afford the 6.1% rate for  2025i’d hold until at least April. 

Every month of lost rent while holding out for a few extra dollars only puts you behind in the long run.

First thing to consider is what was the original foundation design and can it hold a second story to a home.

Certainly not trying to leave my job today, but someday.Current: I am sole income of our house hold.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Circumstances like not holding annual meetings for corporations, not having corporate resolutions , commingling funds, taking money out of the corporation personally without that withdrawal being either a salary or dividend, etc.  

I believe anyone starting (buy and hold) should start with a multi (2+).

For example, if your old tenant moved out November 25th and you place a new tenant 15 days later, then you can hold the old tenant responsible for 15 days of unpaid rent.4.

Are they holding the money, or are they spending it?