They try to work it out with the tenant amicably, but end up getting the bad end of the deal.Go with @Alexander Szikla's advice without delay.Tenant make payment through their online portal, which bars partial payments.

@Anthony ErvinMost counties have online property tax calculators.Investors need to know how their communities determine property taxes.Some counties and states have set schedules every 3 4 or 5 years to re-assess properties.

My family thinks that I've totally lost my mind by buying this house, but they said the same thing when I bought my current home and I think there's potential. 

Each bedroom could sleep 2 (6 there) and we were thinking about a fold out sofa bed for living room and Florida room (4 more there for 10 total). 

@Amy Wei Ru ChangI would suggest looking out of state if you are wanting to invest.Here are the type of deals we have here in Fort Worth4 plex for $549K 4 units rent for $4,400 total rent Duplex for $310K both units rent for $2,800 total rent (RIGHT BY TCU CAMPUS)With $500K you can do quite a bit here!

Good afternoon, I hope that you are all well.I was wondering if anyone knew how to find online pictures of properties you wish to buy sight unseen?

I've been paying escrow+mortgage on rentals since 2015 and never had this happen to me.Details:Mortgage company does an escrow analysis and finds the following:2023 Taxes $1648 + Insurance $1634 = Total: $3282New Escrow for 2024Taxes $2331 + Insurance $1918 = NEW TOTAL: $4250- With increased tax and insurance I owe $968 more on escrow.- $968 difference paid out over 12 months would be $80.60 per month MORE.The mortgage company is claiming that I owe $3,000 MORE in escrow and is charging me an additional $250 per month.I checked with them and I've NEVER missed a payment and have been up to date this whole time.They say its not a mistake but couldn't explain why I owed $3000 more instead of $968 more for the year.Am I missing something? 

I ask because I don't see many listings online that don't include much detail...and wondering if I should.All 18+ applicants must complete the application and pay the application fee.Credit score of 700+, No bills in collection.Steady employment or other acceptable source of regular income for 3+ years.Gross monthly income at least 3.5 times the monthly rental rate.Monthly payment Debt-to-gross-income ratio no higher than 40%.

May I know what your 6 month total cost is?

Some have online systems, and others require you to go in person.