This is not an absolute truth by any means, but a way to filter and have a better shot of those looking to sell/retire.   

It's absolute madness.

I agree the absolute best way is to get your license and access the MLS.

He now sees he has to walk before he can run and there's absolutely no reason at all to look to expose yourself financially to the max right out of the gate. 

No property purchased with a $60K down payment will generate $1,000 per month in cash flow, unless you hit an absolute home run. 

Unfortunately, Hurricane Helene absolutely rocked our economy.

Those are definitely key selling points and absolutely will go a long way in peaking interest and letting buyers know your house has had all the necessary updates done. 

When starting out, you need to be looking for the absolute best deal you can get your hands on whether it be a SFH or duplex, triplex, etc.

You are absolutely right, making local connections is a key factor as well as managing the finances.

The absolute BEST (and most expensive solution) is a highly qualified attorney who’s a specialist in estates, because they will provide the optimum documentation, legal thinking, and specialized situation for every client.