It's not about being nit-picky—it’s about ensuring the property is safe for residents.

Keep detailed records of payment dates and amounts and consult a tax professional to ensure this strategy aligns with your overall tax planning. 

Ensure you thoroughly evaluate the lease terms and have a strategy to manage potential delays in finding a buyer.Best regards, Stevan

You’re not required to rent to someone just because they look great on paper, but you should ensure that your reasons for declining them are grounded in business-related concerns (e.g., concerns over rental history or ability to care for the property, if documented).A good practice is to follow a consistent screening process for all applicants. 

They somehow think that for $197, or $1970, or $19700, they’ve somehow acquired some methodology, strategy, knowledge or “the secret sauce” that will ensure their investing or business success, and that the experienced, knowledgeable, and successful real estate investors who point out the obvious faults “just don’t get it”.  

So, if you put in 20K, you could set the bid up to the amount of the 100K total debt(80K existing + 20K additional) to ensure that the property reverts to you as the lender.

I also help investors analyze deals in any state, providing insights to ensure they make informed decisions.While the markets Greg mentioned are excellent for investing and tend to be more landlord-friendly, Chicago—being the third-largest city in the U.S.

Additionally, have a clear budget, factoring in potential repair costs, and ensure you understand the rules about earnest money deposits and closing deadlines.LLC for Real Estate Investing: Forming an LLC for rental properties can offer liability protection and may provide tax advantages, though the tax benefits are non-existence for rentals.

The right structure ensures a smooth, win-win partnership!

The good thing about condos is that no permits are required; you only need to ensure that county zoning and HOA allow for it.