That said, if managing sounds overwhelming or you’re strapped for time, hiring a property manager from the start is a perfectly valid option.

I guess my problem with being too up front about seeing their place is that I don't feel like I'm in a position of power right now to decline people since it's hard enough to find people that I want to even get to that point in the application process in the first place, but I have to snap out of that mindset and have to instead come from a place where I make them believe that I have a lot of other applicants and that it's my standard policy and it's something they'll have to go through if they want my place.....ESPECIALLY if I decide to only take 1st & security from them rather than 1st/last/security.Thanks again!

You could overwhelm your tax assessor with love by simply filing an appeal every year.

Narrowing down a market can definitely feel overwhelming, but focusing on key factors like job growth, population trends, and rental demand can help.

I imagine you are still feeling the effects of Helene.

This negative equity position is one of many reasons that adding ADUs in a single family zone is not typically a good RE investment.OP whatever you decide to invest in, make sure you do thorough and conservative underwriting. good luck You’re right in that the level of underwriting I presented wasn’t institutional level - but for your average person just starting out, institutional grade analysis often makes the thought of investing overwhelming.

Most can't handle their own problems and it is overwhelming to some to deal with others problems on a longterm basis at the most inconvenienttimes.

Radiant heat is what you feel when you sit too close to a campfire.

While real estate can feel overwhelming with all the strategies available, try to narrow down your focus early—like long-term rentals.

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