My 2 cents: You're young, you could get a real estate or real estate adjacent 9-5 so you can get paid to to learn more about real estate while learning and building the side hustle outside of business hours.Seems like you live in a major US market so that's a plus, you could get a tenant services coordinator job in commercial real estate making $40-60k (not sure if that's more or less than what you are making now) It's an Entry level role, anyone with a degree and a polished resume and a passion for real estate should have a decent shot at landing a job like this.

Squatters are a real problem nationally and a study found that they target not only vacant properties but those advertised for rent or sale that offer 'immediate occupancy.' 

If he's going by on Tuesday with a dumpster, I'd meet him at the house and as soon as he's done, change the locks. 

Choosing between a single-family home and a duplex is a classic real estate investor dilemma.

With 30 years of experience in real estate and now owning a quadplex, duplex, and a condo STR, you’ve already built an impressive portfolio.

Alternatively, yes you could sell, pay taxes on the gain, and use the proceeds to help your mom directly.Would suggest for you to talk to a CPA and a 1031 specialist to confirm your best move!

Hello Mike, Syracuse and surrounding area is benefitting from an influx of tech companies and a huge chip manufacturing company, Micron, which is building a $100 billion fab over the next 20 years. 

It includes HVAC filter and a few 'free' things (like one free lock out or something like that).

It’s a fully renovated, modern-styled, 2-story townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a basement in Baltimore County, where I live.

Hey Andrea,  We purchase a single family 2 br on the west side 5 min from the airport and a popular hospital.