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Also available on all your favorite places to listen and buy music online 😅  JD you've gotta use your Moderator powers and talk to the BP leadership about creating an award for most wrestling gifs posted in the forums.

If it is a emotional support dog (basically a pet with papers they buy online, mostly to find a way to get a pet into a rental), ask for documentation from a local medical professional (NOT anything online). 

I have filed for eviction on one tenant that I have placed in my career, and I was able to negotiate him out long before the court date. 99% of the time, eviction should not be a driver for whether you invest. 

Definitely online via property management software!

I attend one in Frederick which is online right now. 

I joined this community because I want to get my hands dirty and not just meet people online but form some real connections and try to provide value back to those that are willing to offer me advise and guidance, and even encouragement.So, this is my current situation:Back in 2020 I was one of the fortunate ones who purchased real estate when prices were still low (compared to today) and interest rates where at 3% or below.

Can I do it as an investment property first and move into it at a later date?     

Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.  

Also, if anyone has any experience with DSCR lenders online, I would love to hear any recommendations.Thanks,Gene