Marin is expensive and though we want to live in Marin, I think it’s smart to look at other markets for investing.

Yes they can use a realtor of their choice.

Artwork is often personal choice, but you definitely need some stuff there.

A good friend of mine recently managed to pick up a modest duplex outside Phoenix that looked risky at first glance.. low rents, older neighborhood.. but with a few smart upgrades, it became a steady earner in under a year.You mentioned your worries about remote investing and the challenges of managing properties from afar.

Newark is a city where smart investors can do well, but uninformed investors can miss the mark.

That's a terrible idea.He should either install a smart thermostat that allows him to set limits, or he should remove her from the property.

It is for the smart intelligent hard-working folks that understand success is in their hands, and with the right tools it can be expedited significantly.

@Sebastian AlborsIn my experience, buying a single-family home (SFH) in Asheville and house hacking with a family member like your brother can be a smart way to balance costs.

That’s just smart, strategic thinking.

But if I had a lot more liquid capital and had the choice, I would buy newer ones.