You need 6" clear from ground to bottom plate, and ground must slope away from house...5) Any place that water can enter the house (doors and windows, skylights, where roof meets eaves, etc...) should be checked thoroughly, if it's not raining on inspection day, you have to be really careful with this...any suspect areas, put a hose on them....

Thanks Jeremy.I'm going to leave my w-2 job and focus on my health and shaking off the burnout I've been feeling. 

Just focus on running the numbers carefully to ensure the property cash flows or at least covers expenses, and don’t hesitate to lean on resources here for advice.If you’re financing, look into FHA loans, as they’re great for first-time buyers purchasing up to 4-unit properties with low down payments.

(To avoid months of probate and thousands if not $10’s of thousands of dollars in costs.)Hawaii is considered a "TOD deed state," meaning that residents can utilize Transfer on Death (TOD) deeds to designate beneficiaries who will inherit their property upon their death, allowing for a potential bypass of probate court proceedings.If she is already in memory care center.

The 15-20 year run people had is gone, so be VERY careful with listening to some of these "real estate gurus." 7.

@Ryan Duphorn  a  5 /2  and 1920 square feet IMHO isn't a good health care traveler accommodation unless you are in a area with a shortage of housing. 

Research market rents, carefully calculate expenses, and ensure you have a solid lease agreement.

With careful planning and local insights, Richmond can be a solid addition to your investment portfolio.Good luck!

No one will care more about your success then you.

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