Auction buying is a risk just is..

But it just depends on your risk threshold and how much you're looking to spend.  

There are few places that I think have a higher fire risk.

some hype but also a lot of good information.also remember: seller finance of a paid off asset, lower risk. 

I know investing with family can possibly hurt relationships if things don't go well, so I don't want to make any big mistakes since this is a large amount of my parents inheritance. 

Hello Kyle,When screening applications for the properties that I manage, I always look for:- Income of at least 3 times the monthly rent (verified through the employer)- Credit score of 580+- Rental verification with past landlords (no outstanding balances, no late payments, and the property left in acceptable condition)- No history of collections, evictions, or criminal offenses- No overdue debt (except medical debt)I have found this screening standard very helpful when finding tenants who pay on time and treat the property well!

Since this is a post about our loan shop, I'll highlight that we are a small loan shop (30 employees), family-owned just trying to get more clients by placing their loans well and treating customers well.

Source , but for the ones that are that could be a risk if Trump and DOGE's plans to cut those jobs ends up reducing a significant amount of the jobs in DC.

well there is only one answer to this Columbus Ohio.. full stop.

Operationally, it's easier in multifamily and you'll have cost-saving opportunities as well when it comes to certain expenses.