.- My Resources / Constraints: I'm in a by no means unique, but perhaps less common situation for those getting started; I'm a somewhat senior software engineer at a tech megacorp and should be able to save a couple of down payments per year for lower priced houses (100-200 in my area), or perhaps one medium priced house (300-500).

Many people already have their kids locked into a particular school. 

I locked in a few loans at 1.88 in 2020 that I feel like I cheated on, it doesn't seem fair for the bank. 

If you’re weighing a move.. be it a 1031 exchange in Oregon or locking in a promising rental in Phoenix.. just remember that the right local knowledge, strong relationships, and a willingness to adapt can set you up for something more than just another line item on your spreadsheet.

Locking in a lower interest term loan will also force you to get the principal down as opposed to just making minimum card payments every month that allow the balance to keep growing.

Around October, finished my MBA and told my seasonal job I was coming back this season, I was able to lock in. 4 days a week 3hrs a day resulted in a consistent 500 calls per week give or take.

A common strategy used by investors, such as those operating through PadSplit, involves purchasing the property, completing basic rehab, refinancing, and then using cash for the interior build-out.Another potential red flag, even without converting common areas, is the addition of individual locks on bedroom doors.

The victim in some states has the right to ask you to change the locks.   

Since you have skip-traced lists with them you pretty much locked.

Overall great macroeconomics great for investment - there's the booming tech scene, rapid growth in population and the job market, strong rental demand, and landlord-friendly laws.