If you don't understand what dated mechanical systems, lead paint issues, and apartment renovations will cost you can get upside down quickly. 

Once you are in the property you should not have to deal with major mechanical issues or roof issues, etc... and you can update the unit to make it more modern. 

Each state has their own mechanics lien stat autos and Specific forms and procedures.  

If the guest sucks I just turn OFF that guests auto review and don't leave them a review at all.

Mixed bag of news on the credit front.Here are the quick hits:- Second month decline in total percent of all credit account in "financial hardship"- Increase in 30 day past dues for auto and mortgage.- Decrease in forbearance mortgages from 4.7MM to 3.7MM.Link to the article:TransUnion: Accounts in financial hardship continued to decline in August     However, those still in accommodation programs may be at higher risk of default======My own side note:With so many mortgage account still in forbearance, about 7 month after the start of the forbearance program in the CARES Act.Is this the next big opportunity for real estate investors, to structure subto (subject to) deals, to help homeowners catch up their arrears and pickup properties on the cheap.

But it's the big ticket items you need to be most concerned with, like foundation issues, roof, mechanicals, water intrusion, etc. and a home inspection will identify all of those. 

Several auto. 

Sometimes the mechanicals (plumbing, electrical, heat/A/C) from the floor above make the ceiling height difficult.

The economics, financial, social and mechanical and legal make it fascinating to me.As far as networking definitely look into Meetups in your area as well as searching REIA groups online.

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