It turns out the machine was allowing free washes, and with a replacement part should be back up and running. 

Home Depot generally offers 6 months interest-free, and  Lowes probably does as well.

It's another to do so in a way that makes a new investor feel bad.

If an investor can get a low interest rate and free property management properties will cash flow.  

However, this is my 1st year in any form of real estate, so I am still learning and feeling my way through.

New construction properties can qualify for significant insurance discounts, but otherwise, I generally expect insurance in this area to run a little over 1% of the property’s value if it’s in decent condition.Feel free to DM me if you’d like a good insurance contact to shop around for a better rate.

I lived for free for a couple years, while collecting rent checks. 

Testing different outreach methods, tracking what gets real responses, and cutting out what’s just wasting time is key.Some days feel like a grind, but I remind myself that every call, email, and connection is either moving me closer to a deal or teaching me something valuable.

Feel free to shoot me a call or text and I can get your criteria and make sure I keep you looped in on anything I come across.

I learned a lot, feel more confident and am pleased with the outcome.