The best tools to take advantage of as a new member are the keyword alerts and local meetups.They help you find the right discussions and connect, in real time, with like-minded folks in your market.All the best to you!

Tools like Cozy or Buildium can streamline processes.Understand Legal Obligations: Stay updated on Colorado landlord-tenant laws to ensure you're compliant with security deposits, lease agreements, and eviction processes.Effective Communication: Set clear expectations with your tenants about communication channels and response times.Regular Inspections: Schedule periodic visits or hire someone to conduct property inspections to catch minor issues before they become major problems.Final ThoughtsWeigh the pros and cons based on your circumstances.

Both can be powerful tools for investors, especially when you’re looking to maximize cash flow and returns.Since most lenders have a minimum loan requirement of $75K, you might want to explore hard money lenders.These lenders specialize in funding investment properties, even for amounts below traditional lending thresholds.

There is also a tool that will let you determine an estimate of what taxes might go upto.In order to do what you are mentioning above, it is called a drop-and-swap.

My plan was to "self-perform" a land contract by filling out a purchase and sales agreement for a land contract that specifies I will take over the mortgage payments, get authorized on their mortgage, and be authorized essentially to fix up the property and eventually sell it on the MLS since the land contract will give me that control/equitable interest.

Possibly should have done something about the deposit but everything that happened with him moving out was essentially conducted without notice to me and it's hard to say now whether I even found out he wasn't there within 30 days of his actually moving out.4.

I would recommend listening to the BP podcast, they cover several different topics/investment strategis and it would be a good tool for a new investor that's unsure how they want to invest.

They handle:Monthly Payment ProcessingEscrow for Taxes and Insurance: They ensure property taxes and insurance are paid, which is essential to protect your interest in the property.Record Keeping: They also maintain records, which can be invaluable if any issues arise during the term of the loan.ConclusionGiven the details of your property and the $200,000 sales price, a possible scenario could look like this:Down Payment: 10% ($20,000)Loan Amount: $180,000Interest Rate: 8%Amortization: 30 yearsMonthly Payment: Approximately $1,320 (principal and interest)Balloon Payment: Due in 5 or 7 years (this allows for refinancing or payoff while giving you some flexibility).These terms are flexible and can be adjusted based on the buyer’s credit, down payment size, and negotiation.

But his advice are useless for people building wealth as leverage is a very useful tool.

If this is the case I run the risk of becoming underwater on the mortgage and getting myself essentially stuck in a property I don't want to be in long term.