I wanted to work with someone who was going to pick up the phone when I called.From your first interaction with a broker/seller, show through your words and actions that you are honest and reliable.Lesson 4️⃣ - Buyers and sellers become business partners.I truly think one of the biggest oversights in due diligence is the seller themselves.

One of the biggest issues is probably borrower default—whether due to mismanagement, market downturns, or unforeseen circumstances, lenders can end up in long, costly recovery processes.

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

@Tyler GarzaThe biggest "hole" in your strategy is thinking that starting in real estate will retire your wife.

My biggest desire is to have RALs.

I work with investor who find deals to cashflow day one, in markets that are growing both in population and jobs where the appreciation is obvious.By far the biggest step in REI is taking the first step and getting a REI.   

Fro the biggest reason, as you said, you own the home for the Best, First years of its life. 

It means your house might be your biggest financial asset — and it could open up some exciting opportunities for your future.

Like "Biggest single family propetry management mistakes ever" etc

Any general advice is much appreciated.50k is more than enough money, the biggest question at 22 is are you ready to buy a property and be kind of locked in for 3-5 years.