Buyers and sellers should consider some amount of closing money be held in escrow after closing to cover potential problems with the non-responding tenants.Does anybody have any experiences to share with successful use of a Tenant Estoppel Letter, or times they wish they'd know about this tool before entering a Purchase and Sale Agreement?

Quote from @Basit Siddiqi: I personally would not buy real estate with a retirement account.There are just too many headaches that are not worth the potential increased return.Some headaches when it comes to investing in real estate with a retirement account1) LTV values are less and harder to find lenders.2) Potential to sell or partially distibute the property if you have to do a RMD(Required Minimum Distribution)3) If you run out of cash and have to make a major repair, you may be out of luck and have to sell.4) Having to potentially worry about UBTI(Unrelated Business Taxable Income)I would personally invest in stocks/bonds/notes with a retirement account.I buy deals with cash and use a ROTH SDIRA so there are no RMD's.I buy at huge discounts to retail.

First-time homebuyer-level SFHs are such a sweet spot for liquidity and demand, especially when the market gets tight.Quick question—when you're doing the homework for a potential deal, what's your go-to checklist for deciding if it’s a flip or a hold?

It's important to stay informed about developments in the areas you're considering, as well as any potential changes in regulations or economic conditions.

Although I saved 20-30k by doing everything myself and learned a ton in the process, doing that sucked up all my time and potentially stopped me from buying multiple multis last year.

I actually had come across your post below in the Events forum and thought to myself it would have been nice to attend that to see first hand a local flip and talk shop about the process.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1215682-chec...I am happy to hear that someone with your experience in the region feels that Westchester is a market with some potential.

Infrastructure investments, even with Bessent’s focus on fiscal restraint, could also unlock potential in underdeveloped areas, fueling demand for both residential and commercial properties.For investors looking to succeed in this evolving landscape, it’s all about staying proactive and flexible.

Also@Jed Butikofer as@Christian Chartier said, this area has great potential for investment.

What are your thoughts on its potential to deliver financial freedom quickly compared to traditional real estate investments?

Depending on what the potential jobs offer in terms of income, does this seem like a realistic strategy?