The insights shared by the Realtors, @Zeke Liston, @Jimmy Lieu, @Nathan Gesner, @Samuel Diouf, @Sam McCormack, @Min Zhang provide a solid foundation for anyone starting out in this industry.From a property management perspective, it's great to see you're considering the long-term rental strategy.

Even if you believe you can stomach the monthly payments, paying $20K a year to carry a piece of land based on the information you shared is not recommended.

Whether it's gathering around the tree, sharing laughter over a meal, or watching the magic in your loved ones’ eyes, there’s nothing like the comfort of being home for the holidays.Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

Thanks for sharing this—it’s incredibly motivating!

When I tried to contact the repair company to get more details, they informed me that they could not share any information.When I asked the seller further questions to clarify the discrepancy and requested more information, he became upset and stated that he would not provide anything beyond the one-line receipt, which only lists the cost of the repair without any additional details.

The "cash-for-equity" program from QuickLoans appears to be a shared-equity or deferred repayment model, where you receive upfront cash in exchange for giving up a portion of your future equity.

Ultimately, shared laundry works just fine in our multi's - sometimes you just have no choice.2.

I was a JTAC for 21 years, retired in 2008.Since you don't tell us where you currently are in your education/journey, I'll share some beginner advice.1.

Even with multiple units, with current interest rates and a competitive market (prices have continued to rise even with higher interest rates) think the Madison market is a stronger long term ownership strategy, where the bulk of your return will come when you sell from appreciation in rents and property value. 

There's nothing you will be able to do unless the heirs agree to go through probate to get ownership of the property and then sell it to you.