One thing ive heard alot from folks lately about is how they are having their spouse qualify as real estate professional status, and getting the hours for it via having them “manage the property manager” and review financial statements (known as investor hours).

Don't accept the first tenant who seems nice without doing a full check via RentSpree or whatever.2.

Money put into condo via ALL expenses vs income generated by long term rental1% - cumulative cash flow positive after mortgage is paid off. 28 years2% - 17 years3% - 12 years4% - 10 yearsMy Dilemma:I'm concerned about the negative cash flow, but hoping for future appreciation.

Just for the kitchen it would take at least 10k...It’s not allowing me to send pictures via message.  

Rent is available via Rent-o-meter, zillow, etc. 

I haven't done cold calling since I was a 19 year old alumni fundraiser, I bought most of my portfolio via sheriff sales and REO auctions, a couple on the MLS and a few through community word of mouth (before everyone and their dad was a wholesaler) . 

Any tips, thoughts, or things to be careful with on doing a quick build via an “Improvement Exchange”?

Should be fairly straightforward You know the cost you'll pay for the property The rate and term (ex 7% for a 30yr fixed)Property taxes - this can be looked up via https://atlas.phila.gov/(If you are house hacking you van take advantage of the $80k homestead reduction)Insurance - this may be a bit tricky unless you reached out to a broker already Is there an HOA? 

I can send you there info via a DM

Appreciate some feedback.I had a tenant, ironically also in Gaithersburg (hope it’s not the same person because she was a pain in the *** lol) but she wanted a new carpet we paid half, she paid her half via us uppping the rent $50 over what it otherwise would have been, so that’s always a creative option, however I wouldn’t want gas at my property if I could avoid it, always a risk of a leak or worse so I’d probably lean towards saying no to this specific request.