You need to understand that we are only obligated to whats in contract.

If you buy a property with a tenant already there, what if the home needs a lot of rehab when they move out?

Further context, I have zero debt, high 700s credit score, one other investment property here locally. 175k in cash available, looking to do DSCR loans or cash and then refinance.Peoria, Illinois- Great need for lower income housing, market appears to have many options.Lawton, Oklahoma- Looking only at extremely cheap properties, as it seems it’s not terribly hard to find renters.

@Olivia Blake how much money will you potentially lose by strong-arming a tenant and then having them break the lease early - or even just not renew?

Not it needs to be X% CoC or ROI, no short-term metrics.

Any recommendations or advice on how to attain this would be very much appreciated.

Comparing real estate to the stock market really depends on your needs.

@Noy RivlinMount Washington: Pretty much all good.

How much risk do you (not) want to take? 

You do have to purchase at least as much real estate as your net sale if you want to defer all tax.TICS are generally cash deals.