Collections are where the game is won or lost, and without proactive management, even the prettiest property can bleed money. 

Stay consistent, set clear goals, and remember real estate is a long-term game that rewards patience and persistence!

There are rules and situations unique to each state and that is why you want to go with a local lender vice someone just reaching out to you telling you they can do it. 2) Better recourse if the lender screws something up: a local lender has more skin in the game so to speak as if they screw something up their name will be mud to local real estate agents in the deal.

Things like your car (if used for business) and home office expenses could be game-changers, especially in your first year. 

When it comes to a lifestyle property, it's another ball game and all the comments you wrote make total sense, especially for people who like similar things in life.

Try again in 2026.It's a long game.

Commercial is a totally different ball game than residential, so connecting with a commercial broker will definitely make your life easier.

Throw in some washers and dryers in the units—it's a game-changer.

More than happy to connect and strategize game plans any time.

But that’s the game we play.