Embarrassingly, I listed our property with the usual $50 pet fee (which can only be $35 now) and asking for income 3x rent (which is now 2x).

These would be markets that my family and I would want to visit for travel, and also to check on the properties from time to time.

Quote from @Krista Lance: @Kevin Sobilo @Thomas Talbert Sorry - I should have specified more, I have a property manager for these properties, and they track all of the accounting, etc.

I’m brand new to real estate investing but have always been interested in buying, flipping, and owning rental properties.

Also, due to increased liability exposure property insurance premiums is adversely impacted causing fewer and fewer building owners to seek out ATM tenants.

I'm defaulting on a property and am wanting to sign the property back.

Just do a little bit of research and connect with a great property manager.

Do you have property managers and contractors who your clients have been using for over a year successfully?

While you're double-checking your numbers for the 17th time, a pro already locked up the property, negotiated seller concessions, and lined up financing.The real question isn’t "What surprises new investors?"

Quote from @Simon Girmay: Hi Everyone,New to investing as I don't have any properties under my belt yet, but the goal is to have something by the middle of 2025.