I've heard I might need to buy with cash, which confuses me.Could this lead to issues with the closing process, such as problems with deed recording or property assessment?

Partner Driven added value to the Sleepy Hollow Ln deal by leveraging our expertise in property assessment and market analysis.

Here are some diagrams to help you on this quest: Asset Protection Decision Diagram - to help assess the need for asset protection, and what to implement: AssPro_Decision_Diagram Asset Protection Onion Diagram - what, when, and at what cost one should implement in terms of asset protection - APOnion__Diagram How a fully implemented asset protection layout might look. - Asset Protection Layout A CSS Decision Diagram flowchart intended to bring together all the various questions when assessing the benefits of a Cost Segregation Study (via a professional or DIY).Let me know if you have questions or want to chat further - I can give you my investor perspective - text me at 512-368-9940 and we can talk further.PS.

It is definitely possible to self manage as others have pointed out, but you need to assess your personal situation and determine what is realistic for you.

Two very honest PMs gave me assessments of my Class C properties.

But today’s market is one where real assessments can be made.  

How can I assess if this builders deal is a good one?

Condos do appreciate, but you want to make sure the HOA is solid and that there are no assessments coming any time soon.

It may not be an accurate assessment if there is more information not yet produced.

Recently my duplex’s property value was reassessed and my taxes went up almost 3x what they once were (bc it was assessed pre-flip before my purchase) so my Escrow shortage is about 4k.