I wholeheartedly believe in the end you will come out ahead, but you must be prepared to weather potential storms with the strain of limited to no cash flow, which can be challenging. 

Our portfolio currently cash flows, but cash flow isn’t our top priority right now since we plan to use this portfolio to supplement our retirement in 12 years when I leave the Army.My biggest challenge is committing to an out-of-state market.

I position my inspections as 'planning for future repairs/improvements' which mitigates that whole 'he's here to get my security deposit' mindset.And, I would rather have the tenant with me than to have him later claim that something was broken during the inspection.  

Quote from @Richa Wardhan: Hello everyone,For those who call St Augustine home/ investment home , how challenging is the process to build an ADU on your property in St Augustine?

The real issue that can and has reoccurred more than anything else IMO is that the original seller cannot just waltz out and get a new loan after their credit has improved.

A good manager can improve performance for a mediocre investment; a bad manager will kill a good investment.

There will be moments when challenges feel insurmountable—deals that fall apart, difficult contractors, financial struggles—but the only way to succeed is to persevere.

We also have a huge budget allowance from the city over the next few years to improve public transportation measures within the city.

Plymouth is an amazing spot to own a rental but making the numbers work is challenging at current prices.

212 Loans has consistently adapted and improved over the years.