If you get your system and modeling down and follow what I mentioned above with respect to coming up with your strike price/offer price, you shouldn't look back if someone overpays for the property.

Both homes have mortgages, about 37% Loan to value, at an exceptional rate of 2.625% (15 yr and 20 yr respectively, both refinanced in 2020). 

It can make leasing a bit harder since you will have more vacancy when those come do but it will all be in peak season.With respect to the hiring decision, you would need to hire someone to replace you (perform the same functions you currently perform) so that you continue to work up the ladder (spending more time on higher value tasks).  

I appreciate and give you my respect for the feedback. 

Again, I am sorry that your expecations were not met as I will always try to be honest, straightforward and respectful to all of our guests".It is a shame that one reviewer can hold so much sway, but sometimes the host's response (if done well) to a negative review can actually draw me to a property, rather than dissuade me from booking.

Keep in mind that owning rental properties, even if it is a house hack, means operating a business and thus should be treated as one, respectively.

A FHA 203k Loan is where the purchase price and rehab costs are rolled into a single loan.Assuming you have a respectable FICO you can buy, with a FHA Loan (3-5% down, a 30 year amortization schedule, and a residential loan rate which is around 7% in today’s market).If the property requires rehab, the Realtor and/ or Mortgage Broker will suggest applying, for a FHA 203k Loan.

Quote from @Henry Clark: Quote from @Ashley Wilson: @Henry Clark I respect your perspective, however in my experience (I have coached over 200 students) the majority of students don't know where to start to analyze a deal.

Here’s the context:The house appears vacant, with a large tree that has fallen on the property.From what I can see, the house seems full of furniture and might even be a hoarder home.I’ve skip-traced the property and found that the owner has unfortunately passed away.The house seems to be mortgage-free, and I’ve identified three phone numbers associated with the son, who I believe is the heir.I’d like to reach out to the son to express my interest in purchasing the property, but I want to ensure I do so respectfully while also gathering the right information.Here are my questions:What’s the best way to approach the heir while showing my condolences for their loss?

Since 2017, I started investing exclusively passively in real estate syndications - in over 15 opportunities at the moment.So far, the two than have fully exited have returned a 32% and 25% IRRs NET, respectively!