Speak with lenders early to understand your borrowing power, and explore multifamily properties to maximize your house-hacking potential.

After a couple of months of hard work and more than a few unexpected surprises during rehab, I sold the property for $145,000.

After a couple of months of hard work and more than a few unexpected surprises during rehab, I sold the property for $145,000.

But if you're trying to get an exclusive deal, the reality is that you probably have less bargaining power because if they want $296.10/sq ft they know they can put it on the MLS and see if they get any bites.

You're learning about the eviction process, tenant screening (never "word of mouth" again), the power of a lease WHEN not IF a neutral third party needs to be involved, tenant/landlord laws, and managing tenants who don't care about your business the way you do. 

It's powerful software, and it will make running your business easier in the long run.

If your problems were really caused by an unexpected ac failure (can’t believe your realtor didn’t get seller to throw in a home warranty.) and not lifestyle.

I have never been shy of facing challenges and I truly believe knowledge is power (something my grandfather taught me at a young age)I really want to learn everything there is to learn about realestate and am driven and hungry.Thanks in advance for any suggestions or recommendations.

Hard not to see that as a win-win.Min stay automation is also a powerful feature that I think is untapped by many. 

What are your long term goals (eg do you want to buy another house) and do you have a large savings set aside for unexpected expenses?