If you can put the right systems in place and the market makes sense, I think it's an easy choice for most investors 

Not sure who you're using for title, but know that same as your realtor/lender you have a choice of who you use for title and that might help!

On the other hand, a turnkey property could be a good choice if you want a more hands-off experience with steady cash flow.

Buying one-for-one equal to or more than selling property sale price limit the choices.

@Caryn Seifert agree with @Jonathan Greene about $500 being too high.Perhaps give prospects a choice of higher Pet Fee or higher monthly Pet Rent?

., the finished basement, unique decor).DIY the Basement Only if It Significantly Adds Value: Ensure the basement project will provide enough of a boost in rent or property value to justify the cost.Sell Only If Risks Outweigh Benefits: Consider selling if the stress and financial risks feel too great, but try to ride out any short-term uncertainties if possible.Appreciation Play: Relying on future appreciation while breaking even might be the safest middle ground.

Just like you, she can do RE as a side gig and learn a lot more while she keeps her own nest egg going and her lendability strong with a regular job.You should loop her into a major document with all of the properties and all of the profit and loss and go through them one by one and talk about whether to sell or keep, and also base it on geography for her and your collective choice of management.

HUD has published notification that the new standards will be effective for the Housing Choice Voucher Program starting October, 2023.

In my opinion, that is one of the safest and cheapest ways to break into your market locally, without some "guru" selling you on their Real Estate Investing guide or whatever.

It was a strategic choice to ensure the property was ready to capitalize on the anticipated growth in the area near the planned casino development.