Out-of-state investing in cash-flow markets or partnering with experienced investors for passive returns are also great ways to put your capital to work.

This isn't necessarily the caseYou can have that discussion with my agent. ;-)  Well I'm an agent so that won't be necessary.

It’s a good reminder for landlords to stay adaptable and ready to respond to changes in rental demand.As an experienced loan officer in Georgia, I’m happy to help both buyers and sellers navigate this competitive market.

@Fetch PhoenixTalk with your insurance agent.

Chicago has an active investing community, and being around experienced investors can accelerate your learning curve.One thing I wish I knew earlier: Always build your team early.

The key is structuring the deal in a way that benefits both you and the other party—networking with experienced investors can help!

Anyone have any experiencing getting the city/utlities company to add separate meters?  

For beginning investors the financing is critical, but more experienced buyers rely less on financing because they have other avenues of getting the funds to close.

I'm totally fine using resources like books, online research, and AI, but I was looking for real-life, experienced individuals who could shed some real light.

DTI < 33%I've been constantly getting advised by my real estate agent (& i've discussed this with multiple agents) that if I add any contingencies to the offer, it won't stand a chance in the bay area market.If that is the case, how do I protect myself from challenges which could be found during home inspection / pest inspection related contingencies?