@Heather Luu first, make it more efficient by only worrying about deadbolts.There is actually very LITTLE additional protection a lock handset offers in addition to a deadbolt.On the properties we manage, we remove all keyed doorknobs and just use passage locks. 

. - Put downward pressure on demand: I personally believe it is unlikely that Trump actually deports millions of illegal immigrants who have settled in the United States.

And your net worth will thank you.If you still want to go ahead, you'd be better off buying a house than an apartment because, while the value of the building itself will go to 0, you'll still have the value of the land, bearing in mind that the land might actually lose value too given the depopulation and the yen depreciation.Sorry if I'm pooping a party but make sure you understand what you're getting into (which you're already doing by asking the forum) and then make the decision that's right for you according to your objectives.

Old investors like me only invest in the subscription for pro; we don't buy courses or books (actually, I own probably 20 of their books) regularly.

I actually just finished reading his book and was surprisingly disappointed for a couple reasons.

They aren't the actual bank so need to upcharge these fees and hoping in volume they can make enough to continue operating. 

The equity is actually what you are paying for the property. 

The draw is actually this coming Fri for 2026The market for STR seems saturated in popular/touristic regions, however, if you have a unique property and offer affordable pricing, you may get descent occupancy. 

I property manage STR in the cape cod so this is actually good info

Good afternoon Jaycee, 6 make up the equity and they are currently under my name due to some past Refi's.I have actually proposed selling the trucking company to one of my drivers or at least giving him a percentage to recoup some of my initial investment.