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As a contractor and cabinet maker it made much more sense financially to purchase a home with a rental unit and manage the property myself.

@Andrew Drasch As an entrepreneurial CPA, I believe that mastering your craft is essential, and that investing money strategically leads to greater financial success.

This strategy showcases how buying directly from motivated sellers, renovating strategically, and selling retail can yield substantial financial gains in a relatively short time frame.

We provide actionable information, not MLS data sheets.I’ve experimented with increasing the scope of our software.

People weren't renting properties as quickly, and there was an increase in vacancy.

If you bring it to their attention, they might move it to auction faster.Go direct to the owner – If they’ve been sitting on unpaid taxes for years but haven’t been foreclosed on yet, they’re probably in some kind of financial distress.

The issue with remediation/removal of lead-paint components is the financial means of the landlord. 

Finally, work with your lender to assess the financials thoroughly before jumping in.

I think the story across a lot of the upstate is similar, net exodus from 2000-2020, followed by a surprising increase in prices and population growth following the pandemic as people (and companies) searched for affordability.