Ensure you fully understand the fees, interest rates, and any potential prepayment penalties.4.

@Stuart Udis I understand the importance of having the funds for repairs, vecancy and any issue that may happen.

To answer your question, that’s one of the biggest pieces to buying OOS: understanding the market you’re investing in and finding solid deals, not just ones that look good on paper.We have found what works and repeat it as much as funds allow.

Understanding exactly who is the decision maker for property is not as simple as looking through the assessor records.

I also appreciate the time you took to call me and help me understand better how Roofstock operates today as opposed to some of my understanding about the company.  

This is critical to understand if they will be a headache to deal with.

I understand you are frustrated, mad and rightfully so.I will always be here for you and to support you all the way until the end. 

So I’m familiar with it at a high level - so I’m also looking for connections/feedback to help understand the nuances, etc. for my first investment in the market.

Also know that upon sale sometimes the presence of more water meters increases value.Curious to understand the forum's opinion on the best water meter configuration given costs OR if it’s just not worth it and I should leave the one master meter and stick with RUBS on all 4 units.

If you like to be risky with your capital maybe try putting it in some index funds, crypto, or stocks that you believe in and understand and then take it out when its made a good return and then use it for the downpayment.