Lots of teachers/union/airport employees and etc moving into the neighborhood and making it their first single family home, in lieu of moving out to the burbs.A valuable lesson that I learned in the last 48 hours after speaking with many lender/underwriters.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Thanks for this explicit guide about what should one take to the bank.

I have done this in the past when visiting other cities and both parties came out with valuable knowledge and potential business opportunities.My background i have 30 Airbnb units in Chicago and run my own property management business here.

It’s a very quick read and gives a very valuable lesson that applies to real estate.

Also consider @Amanda Han, she is nationally known CPA, author and speaker, her articles here on BiggerPockets are valuable resources for thousands of investors. 

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A simple change from credit card payments to ACH reduces the landlord’s exposure by 30 days, providing valuable time to go through the eviction process.If you are a current Cozy customer and there is no way that you can go back to accepting checks, you should reach out to Cozy customer service and request that credit card payments be made optional.

Hello Donna, I have been doing everything my self but time is become more valuable with a growing family.