To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Brett, can you add to this DST "trust account", ie if I sell multiple properties in 2-4 transactions, can they be maintained in the same trust?

Make sure to maintain a cash reserve (3-6 months of expenses) to handle unexpected repairs or vacancies.It’s smart to consider the “what-ifs,” but don’t let them hold you back.

Use surveys to gather feedback on their experience.When tenants feel valued and respected, they’re more likely to take care of the property and renew their leases, saving owners time and money.Fairness with VendorsVendors play a crucial role in maintaining properties, and treating them fairly ensures they remain reliable partners.

You need to maintain a fund to handle those unforeseen expenses

You should ensure the property is inspected regularly, maintain climate control to manage moisture and temperature, and address small issues like leaks or cracks early to prevent costly repairs.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Syndicates that used lower leverage points and have far-out maturities (such as 2029 or later) are likely to survive as long as they don't run out of cash to maintain the assets for longer-than-planned hold times. 

When I maintained my position that I wouldn't be paying 10K up front, Dmitri then insulted my section 8 investing knowledge and suggested that if I wasn't ready to move forward, then it was because I didn't understand enough about section 8 to begin with.

.✅ Thirdly, in regard to objectionable tenancy and nuisance caused by disruptive tenants, you will need to document these violations with undeniable evidence.Because police reports are not usually able to be procured due to disturbances like drug trafficking or domestic violence, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands on producing that documentation.I recommend getting security cameras installed in all common areas and outside your properties.I’ve used SimpliSafe security cameras but you’ll need to install WiFi service at your properties so that you can maintain recordings in the event of violations and add to your lease that any tampering with said cameras constitutes a lease violation as well.This is still developing and once we get further clarity, we will host a round table with legal experts on how to best protect our properties and residents.