One bit of advice where you can be ahead of the curve is to write down your screening criteria for possible tenants and commit to following it.

Look into areas with lower price points and solid rental demand this can allow you to start investing without the pressure of high local prices.Your brother’s contribution gives you financial flexibility, so use this time to find a property that fits your needs without rushing.

However, by 5-6 months I'm pretty comfortable and 30 mins seem to be enough time, but stills feel rushed.2) I wish they would have some of their weekly meetings for '6-12' month clients.

Hey Steven, Great question, and it’s smart that you’re thinking ahead about protecting your investment.

A typical five-piece surround is held together with glue and caulk, and without maintenance, it will fall apart and just cause you more problems.Instead, go ahead with a two-piece surround or even a tile surround.

I now inform all prospective buyers ahead of time that I will send my painter in as a 1 time courtesy once they complete their move-in to touch up hallways.

If it sucks for you, you can sell and be further ahead than you already are today.

But choosing a head not to be on one or two may turn out to be the one that gives you activity

But to be fair, I have spent a great amount of time very recently trying to help another professional 20 years in experience ahead of me bail out of a mistake I NEVER would have made.

It’s a little concerning, but my guess is because of the filing extension, they’re in no rush to get them out (even though we asked a while back and they said they were aiming for mid-March).