Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $120,000 Full of charm 2.5 Story Home Featuring: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors, Fireplace, Basement, Covered Porch.

Generally speaking, the responsibility for repairs like this depends on the lease terms and local landlord-tenant laws.If it was a malfunction with the lock (wear and tear), it could be considered the landlord's responsibility to cover the cost, since maintaining the unit in a habitable condition is part of our duty.

That way it can cover any mortgage, monetize and when you want to come down just remove the listing dates and enjoy.

Hiring a bookkeeper to watch the income/expenses is like hiring a gardener to tell you how many roof shingles are laying on the ground after a wind storm instead of hiring a roofer to repair the roof.I recommend that you look for a quality property manager who can maintain the properties and help with the bookkeeping.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

One key advantage is the VA loan, which allows you to buy a home with no down payment and competitive interest rates, making it easier to purchase property.As you continue to invest, you can use rental income to help cover mortgage payments or expand your portfolio over time.

Assets identified in this study include:Permanent Fixtures: windows, doors, bathroom fixturesStructural Components: Roof construction, drywall, wood framingBuilding systems: water heater, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbingInterior Construction: Wood flooring, stairs, ceramic tileThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

I am not a legal advisor & I can't tell you how its going to turn out but this is usually how I like to cover myself.

A mentor of mine with 400 units had said I can use a large seller credit to cover most of the down payment on a property I'm looking at.

I have more than enough net worth and global cashflow to cover a gap, however because most of my net worth is in collateralized real estate, I cannot directly access by say cashout refinance.