I'm counting on regular inflation from 2018 to 2022 and then the unusual 13% jump in rental rates due to Ida enabling (at least in the short term) the ability to get around $2500 for rent.Use the calculator on this site to run both scenarios and be honest about your numbers.

This affects your credit rating and FICO score thus prevents you fro achieving personal independence by being a slave to an employer that does not enable you a way out.

Be passionate about the fact that the job enables you to invest in something you enjoy.

To all the landlords, do your rental agreements contain any clauses that enable you to evict your tenants on grounds other than non-payment of rent (although in reality it's because they refuse to pay you, think professional renters...)?

Ranch Investor (the GP) through our investor-portal makes it simple to enable passive investing.

You mentioned an inspector so it sounds like you are taking the right steps to get your data straight and enable yourself to make a sound decision. 

Being selective in the projects we work on, combined with the fact that we're vertically integrated, enables us to deliver superior returns like this.I also personally invest in syndicated deals (medical buildings, not apartments - so I have some diversification) and I am interested in diversifying some more.

I hope to continue to add those crucial pieces to my puzzle which will enable me to ultimately create a system.

I do have a W2 right now which enabled me to qualify for a basic conventional loan.

Consider this: paying a slightly higher price for a property in a high-demand area might enable you to secure prime real estate that appreciates significantly over time, ultimately offsetting the initial higher cost.Moreover, in markets like Southern Maine, where inventory can be limited due to high demand, overpaying might be a tactical move to outbid competitors and secure a property that aligns with your long-term investment goals.