With the smoking, if you don’t have direct evidence but strongly suspect it, consider bringing in a professional to test the air quality or check for lingering odors.

I have strong financials and will be doing a >50% down payment for a Condo. 

@Alev G.I'm in the market in Reno, Sparks, and Tahoe and I have seen some very strong appreciation over the last year.

Given your strong credit score, a credit union or peer-to-peer lending platform may offer better short-term financing rates.

Hey David, you should consider investing long distance only if you're willing to put in the legwork of market research and networking to build a strong team of property managers, contractors, and deal finders.

I’m strongly considering an FHA loan since my cash reserves are currently limited.

Equity is your frozen cash that you access as it grows to build your portfolio 

.🔹 Ideal in Any Market – Whether home prices are rising or falling, lease options allow you to lock in today’s price while benefiting from future appreciation.Other creative strategies—like seller financing, subject-to deals, and the BRRRR method—can also open doors, but lease options remain one of the most powerful, low-risk, minimal cash out-of-pocket ways to build a portfolio.

Hi @Joshua Manier,**I'm not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned**Your strong financial profile and low LTV puts you in a great position!

I would strongly recommend not handling it on your own.