And I feel the most limited sympathy for it.

I didn’t control my money, it controlled me.

Remember most of Pace's minions have limited understanding of this business so you have to take any endorsements with some level of skepticism. 100% true. 

Most of the advice you get on BP is limited to the real estate sand box (duh.) - in 2025 your energy is better spent on a business than a duplex that cashflows $200 or less.

The only thing propping them up and forcing them higher is our monetary system and governmental regulations that limit competition in the market place. 

A $30k down payment is going to DRASTICALLY limit your pool of buyers.

We have offered to allow her to pay a reduced rent for the first few months as well but I am worried that may create some sort of limit on how much we can raise the rent on her in the future.

If you want to be truly passive while living abroad you could consider a DST transfer or syndication where you transition your properties to professional management and get paid as a limited partner and not have to worry about any sort of property management takes.

Exceptions include delays caused by factors outside the Subcontractor’s control (e.g., weather, material delays).5.

Here's why:The Multi-State Chess Game:• Client had properties in 3 states• Each state has different deadlines to assess taxes• Federal changes trigger automatic state assessments• Timing the response saved $45K in state taxes🏠 Real Estate Investor Pro Tip:States can't assess back taxes if their statute of limitations expires before federal changes finalize.