It's been great to watch you do this over the years. 2026 stabilizing is so smart.

Of course, it's always smart to keep funds aside for unforeseen or emergency related costs.Others who have already responded have provided some great opinions. 

We've installed the Moen leak detection device, which detects leaks both hot water and cold water, and monitors water usage and gives you weekly reports.

Mel, I appreciate your post and acting smart into something you are not invested into.

Welcome and great idea, I think the MTR space is still very smart area to be getting involved in

It would be smart to do a full lease audit, estoppels issued, and tenant interviews.And if you are buying cash, there is nothing mandatory, since it is your money at risk. but again, physical condition inspections, understanding of tenants (they are a great source of information about issues with the property that the landlord may not know or may not disclose), surveys to understand accurate property lines, etc.

This strategy can allow you to scale into a bigger or better-quality property while maximizing your equity.When to Start Looking for PropertiesStarting your search before listing your current property is a smart move.

After 20 years in real estate (before DSCR loans were even around), here’s my take: Tampa and Central Florida are gold mines if you play it smart.

With smart negotiations and a streamlined process, we capitalized on the opportunity for a quick and profitable turnaround.

I don't think it is smart to start off buying foreclosures in an area that goes for 500-600k.