While it would impact some business plans more than others,  its probably possible to function with 5-10% a year rent increases allowed and vacancy decontrol,   but if we get the more extreme variety like what the far left wants  (inflation or less for increases,   no vacancy decontrol,  etc)  it will be bad.    

A broken washing machine probably wouldn't trigger this, but perhaps a refrigerator would.

Here are some considerations regarding the tax implications and getting started in real estate investing:Tax Implications: Cashing out stocks may trigger capital gains taxes, depending on factors such as your income tax bracket and how long you've held the stocks.

Hey Anais, I live on the Central Coast of CA and invest in Detroit.It has a ton going for it and it's been extremely good to me.

I'm still waiting to pull the trigger on my first property, which will be a 2-4plex where I live in one unit and rent out the others, but my question is (for you or anyone else that may be in the know) is whether this is just for first-time homebuyers or in general?

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

The cost of living is extremely low compared to other cities and you can still many many positive cash flowing and 1% deals here.

So having a section 8 tenant in there not only gives you difficulty with: showings, scheduling appraisals, removing tenants, etc, it also takes a way an extremely large buyer pool.Similar case for duplexes.

Hello,I am still working towards finding my first deal and find myself not confident enough to squeeze the trigger and make an offer.

Getting a contractor can be extremely frustrating especially if you need to make an offer without even looking at the property.