And that either takes time (tons of time) or money (can cut the time or just hire labor and advertising to start the business engine), neither of which you're likely to put into this without a strong belief that it will pay off. 2.

If you are talking many years, then that's easy - take your personal items and put them in storage (or bring them with you), and accept that the rest of the house is just walls and floors and as long as the tenant doesn't burn the house down or cut down all your landscaping, everything else was going to wear out anyway whether you or a tenant was there, and when you put your personal effects back in and repaint, it's just like home again.

The last time was 2 days after the cut off day so I already had the report so I didn’t notify her that I couldn’t open it again.

I'll cut straight to the chase - I have $100k cash and I'd really like to buy a 3 or 4 unit multifamily.

Be careful cutting in around the ceiling and use drop cloths.

Today.The Treasurer is the one who cuts checks.

Same with real estate - those that panic sold Spring 2020 would also now regret that decision.Having illiquid investments prevents investors from making emotional (short term knee jerk) decisions.The one property v multiple property issue cuts both ways.

It might work for your borrowers, however.If it’s ok that you are not the direct lender, but you still want to control the deal and take a cut, there are other options, so you don’t have to say “No” to prospective borrowers:You can originate loans using white paper offered by many larger lenders.

And if they do, how would you make enough cash flow after everyone else gets their cut when the margins are so tight?

(This is a general statement not market specific) Condos have a lot more to deal with that TH/Apt, these two are pretty cut and dry compared to Condos.