I started my investment journey when I took on a w-2 role working between property management, and tenant relations as a Community Coordinator for a 254-unit apartment community.

Still, not changing over the utilities in the winter is stupid but the PM should have checked the unit to make sure everything was set properly - heat down but not off, lights off, etc. 

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

I have broken down 4 key benefits to a retirement account: 1) Compounding interest in the absence of taxation (particularly with a Roth IRA) 2) Ability to self-direct into alternative assets, like real estate, private real estate partnerships/syndications, crypto, gold & silver and other alternative investments. 3) Credit protection (see state specific laws), but generally inherent protections. 4) Upon death, if setup properly, probate avoidance 

In order for money to go to work it needs to be invested properly.

The ban in Asheville proper started in 2016 though, and we don't seem to have more affordable housing as a result.

If the Warranty Deed has been properly recorded, the court deems that, as "constructive notice".

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Once you are familiar properly evaluating a deal and identifying most of the potential obstacles, it becomes fairly straightforward and your profit margins go up considerably.

Sometimes, you need to be very specific and provide all the details to help them properly investigate.