Really established our finances and money goals.

In Vermont we have some associations like Vermont Huts that we rented ourselves over the winter - bring all your own everything and clean after yourself (no water or electricity).

for the dishwasher, if running it doesn't clean it up, you can only charge her for cleaning (or if it is broken, repairs or replacement cost). 

Whether it be cleaning their properties or doing manual labor.

With vacant land becoming increasingly scarce—especially in Southeast Michigan—could we see a rise in home teardowns within established subdivisions?

My local community bank that I had a relationship established with helped me finance this deal.

The transition isn't just about property size; it's about shifting your entire approach.I've observed that successful transitions typically happen when investors have:- Stabilized 5-7 single-family rentals with systems in place- Built relationships with at least 2-3 reliable lenders- Established a maintenance crew that can handle larger projects- Accumulated at least 6 months of operating expenses as reservesI asked a client of mine who owns a 420-unit multi-family in Nevada how he started his RE investment journey, and he told me that he started with a duplex in Buena Park, CA, 40 years ago and used the 1031 exchange to grow his portfolio to 420 units, never paid taxes on sale of any of his properties.The most seamless path I've seen starts with small multi-family (5-10 units) rather than jumping straight to 50+ units.

My goal is to establish mutually beneficial relationships that enhance both their careers and mine.I look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and teams passionate about success in real estate.

This will give you more opportunities and access to various opinions about the market and properties.As to cleaning services, you'd most likely hire a property manager who'll take care of that.

Professional Deep Cleaning – Before listing, he had the property deep cleaned, including carpets, baseboards, and bathrooms.