Once you see this, it is a sign telling you to start to negotiate off that list price (could be 50K right there).2.

Have you had tenants who seemed qualified on paper but turned out to be financially unreliable?

I’d be happy moving forward if they are willing to take that $10K off, and be back at my original offer price.

Passive losses can only be deducted from passive income. 

Can you stomach being on call if the tenant has an issue? 

Just because someone has experience doesn't mean that a local meetup would not be helpful.

Additionally, high-income earners with modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) over $250,000 (married filing jointly) may be subject to the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT).For 2025, bonus depreciation is at 40%, so consider leveraging it for eligible property assets like appliances or fixtures to accelerate deductions.

Always meet in person:  This will give you a good idea of the person, if they're smoking a cigarette while talking to you, or being very negative about their previous landlord make sure you make note of that.4.)

They start off saying that you will be in the program until you make $1,000,000 profit!

Wish I could be more help.