The deal cash flows minimally initially then after the second and third mortgages are paid off it becomes a cash flow cow.

The flexibility and context are often key to maintaining occupancy, while still minimizing your risk.

REITs offer a stock-market-like approach with no management required, while turnkey rental properties provide a fully passive income stream with minimal involvement.

I’d say investors that choose better locations and better properties within those locations will have a much better chance of success as the big risks will be minimized (by better properties I mean with less deferred maintenance, not necessarily newer but newer can sometimes reduce operating expenses, or older with “good bones” that are well maintained, especially if you’re needing to outsource any work and manage it remotely).

Its not easy but its possible you just need to talk to people who have done it before and learn from their mistakes and help minimize yours.

Here’s how it benefits you:•Faster Evictions: The expedited eviction process minimizes financial losses from unpaid rent and property damage caused by squatters.

Also, if it's a one-time bonus, you may want to push only a portion to next year if that minimizes the total taxes you pay over the two years based on your expected tax brackets.

It depends on your goals and comfort level:Turnkey: If you want a property that’s ready to go with minimal hassle, a turnkey is a safer choice.

They understand that there's value in what they provide, which is steady, documented income, minimal turnover, steady payment, quality references, no drama, and peace of mind.

With the new rent control policies, there is zero incentive to lower rent as it may take years before you could recoup that with the minimal increases they allow.