Quote from @Levi Perl: The purpose of background screening is to determine a level of risk, and then you decide if you can mitigate that risk.How does a DUI conviction from three years ago impact the tenant's ability to pay rent or maintain the property?

Each part of the supply chain will raise prices to maintain their margins.

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

You can grow your portfolio, maintain manageable risks, and still see some solid returns.

If it’s in an LLCs name it s protected if maintained correctly.  

Misdirected concern: This rare scenario is being overemphasized, likely to maintain the status quo of seller-set commissions.2.

If one or more units are vacant, the remaining units often don’t provide enough cash flow to cover expenses, making it harder to meet operating costs.Maintenance costs: A fourplex comes with four times the appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other components to maintain, leading to significantly higher repair and maintenance expenses than single-family homes.If you want to see the detailed calculation, read this BP blog - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex.Resale value: Multi-family properties have a limited buyer pool—mainly investors—who base their offers on CAP rates.

Don’t forget to plan for the future, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and celebrate small wins along the way—it’s all part of the journey!

Fireplaces can add to the value of your rental if they are well maintained and managed.

One time, I sent a letter to an heir in Austin, and thier family ended up selling me a property they couldn’t maintain.