You will learn a lot on your own home that will save you time and money on investment property.

It’ll save you headaches later if she tries to escalate things.Document Everything: Take pictures, write down the history of your interactions etcOffer a Transition Plan: Just like my client, I’d recomend offering her a temporary storage option nearby, or even a small rent discount, to show you’re not trying to kick her out - just keeping the property safe and up to code.

I have a W-2 Job, capital saved up for a down payment (or two), and a buy box based on my affordability.

Ultimately I found that to be pretty disrespectful of my time.

I still have enough room with my VA entitlement for a buy and hold in a couple of years, so I'd rather save it for later!

Would have saved everyone's time.

While I doubt I'll be investing here (terrified that property taxes and the pension debt will ultimately cripple property values), I'm always interested in meeting new people.

@Tiffani HollisFor a long-term rental, I’d avoid used dishwashers entirely—repair costs and reliability issues often outweigh the savings.

Quote from @Courtney Dettlinger: Your equity is not a savings account from which you can withdraw for free.

Consider a quarterly bonus based on occupancy rates, maintenance cost savings, and overall revenue growth.