What I’ve found to be a game-changer is building anticipation before a vacancy even happens.

Thanks tons and if this question sounds very immature, i'd say 'that's about right' given how new to this game we are.Thanks again!

Also your permitting process, type or land, grade of land, if underpinning is required will all play a factor into your cost. 

Play dumb, ask questions, and try to gain as much info as possible before choosing a contractor. 

This is a very different space than most folks here on BP play in from what I have seen.

(the messaging/CRM platform, not the 1980's video game)I'm curious to hear of any recently experiences with it.... is it worth the high cost of entry?

Well I have seen this come into play - I had someone who has a note in florida that was a non-owner occupied loan and the lender claims the borrower failed to make payments on this and attempted to record the deed in lieu.

It's a whole new world to me and throughout the dozen books and hundred podcasts I've listened to so far I've waffled back and forth from feeling encouraged and excited to feeling like getting into the game in my area would be unattainable... and then back to being encouraged.

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

Talk to a CPA to see how each scenario plays out.A 401K continues to grow in value, but what do you live on?