Hello @Michael Dallas,To verify the seller’s information, ensure you request these essential documents:Rent Roll (to confirm rental income and occupancy)Lease Agreements (to review tenant terms)Financial Statements (past 1-2 years, including income and expenses)Property Tax StatementsUtility Bills (if applicable)Maintenance Records and recent CAPEX reportsInsurance Policy DetailsInspection Reports (any recent or previous reports)These will help you confirm the property’s income, expenses, and condition.

prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory by both retail / primary buyers and investors, good contractors are booked up, some materials are still expensive. ' can't we just be honest that (1) if you are in a strong financial position, then yes, RE is still a good investment and ALSO  (2) it's way more difficult than it was in 2016? 

What is your current financial capabilities? 

It is definitely an amazing way to reach financial independence especially if you stay consistent with it!

More cash flow and equity to the personal financial statement.

So back to the drawing board....and yes, the financial piece has to make sense... 

However, years of financial struggles and competition from major players like Walmart, Target, and Amazon contributed to its decline.Following the closure of the Hamptons location, Kmart will have just one downsized store in Miami, Florida.

Hi John- they seem to be in a tough spot related to the Synapse Financial bankruptcy- they've essentially suspended operations and are trying to sort through the mess.

If it's a part-time investment hobby, then it might not make as much sense, financially at least.

It's a bit cumbersome, you have to maintain strict financial separation, and because the loans have to be non-recourse, your LTV is lower.