Get rid of him immediately.One of the most important skills to learn as a landlord?

Hence the important of an MAI Appraisal

IMO its important to have plenty of reserves, it's not if something goes sideways, it's when it goes sideways.

Hey TylerI'd say it's important to weigh the risks and rewards when considering a house hack, especially in a market like Denver.

Investing in a property that’s already renovated, rented, and professionally managed could allow you to start generating passive income immediately without the added expenses of house hacking.What’s most important for you in this first deal—cash flow, appreciation, or long-term stability?

One thing that we felt was important in selecting our property was to hedge our bets by ensuring the property would function as a long term rental since we know the current climate in New Orleans regarding STRs is not positive and there have been on-going regulations coming out because of this. 

There’s also an easy way to import the listing to craigslist.

I’m not in Tyler, but I know how important it is to find like-minded people when starting out.

It's important to narrow down on the locations and conditions of properties you're looking to buy so you can align your numbers with those expectations.

The most important thing on your first deal is to keep the risk low.