You also want to have the key if possible so you can slip the lock open... otherwise they bash down the door.

If the figure of $1200 is being floated on the listing it’s highly possible the current owner is locked in and grandfathered at this price and even if you get a policy with the same insurance company your policy will be significantly more expensive.

Before moving out, test different strategies, automate management (smart locks, cameras, cleaning services), and decide whether to self-manage or hire a property manager.

If numbers make sense and you can lock in favorable costs, building could be a great move.

If there’s a significant difference, it might justify the cost of adding more beds.For example, we manage a 4BD property where one bedroom is currently locked off, so it only sleeps 6 (1 king, 2 queen).

Ask about rate lock policies, all lender fees. 3.

Be prepared to aggressively follow up with the sellers to get the deals locked up.Hot Leads: 2% to 5%.

As I'm sure everyone knows, the housing market is pretty locked up right now.

The only downside is that you'll need an account, and they lock you into a contract.

Selling now could simplify estate planning and lock in gains, especially with capital gains taxes in mind.