Yes some settling but nothing serious.....maybe because I buy 1980 year old homes the foundation would show signs of failing before I buy.$5.6K for a roof (insurance claim)$5.2K for another roofYes my insurance deductibles are 1% of insured value so about 3-4k.$1.3K for new AC line set (punctured in second roof replacement)Roofers would have paid that$1.6 for a water heater$1.3 for a water heater$2K for a water heaterMy water heaters cost $400-$500 from home depot and $200 labor to install, again I use handyman vs plumber cost less.$1.7K for new water line from meter to houseHaven't had to do a water line.  

Don't settle for properties that merely break even; aim for those that generate consistent income from the start.

Which is why I avoid involving an LLC on my property until all the dust settles. 

.- Anything outside the immediate settled areas will be off-grid, so you'll need to maintain solar panels, water purification systems, septic, etc. and forget about internetIt's a very popular destination and will probably grow in popularity as Panama works on its tourism outreach, but there are too many obstacles for me to see it as a viable investment.

Tim Murphy is who we use on a regular basis...he'll be able to help walk your mother through the process of settling back in to her home.

They will inform you of the problems but still close per your instructions.The unpaid payments are called arrears and they must be paid to settle the preforeclosure.Preforeclosures are a bit tricky and should involve someone who knows what they are doing and what each sides options are.

Add an abandonment clause to your lease forms to help settle these issues in the future.  

I'm uncertain whether to wait until we settle down before starting our real estate investment journey or to purchase a home at our next location and rent it out when we move again.

I paid and settled out of court.

The first year return was $0 because apparently with real estate syndications it takes a year to settle things out before they get any dividends out?