It's an education that Harvard, Yale or Stanford can not provide and it's FREE! 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Additionally, it provides investors with the opportunity to add a unit on a property they already own, simplifying management since the new unit is in the same location.Finding a vacant lot is both expensive and difficult, so the ability to build, subdivide, and create new development opportunities can make financing easier.

As for the tinfoil grafted to your skull, you may want to get that checked out by a professional. 

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

At a 7% annual return, this could grow to $908K after 10 years, providing immediate liquidity and diversification.Alternatively, holding the property could yield $825K net equity after taxes in 10 years, assuming a $900K sale, with the potential to defer taxes via a 1031 exchange if reinvested into another property.

This is from navigatehousing.com: "According to OMB’s guidance, any program that provides direct benefits to individuals is not subject to the federal funding pause.

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

Short-term stays tend to bring higher revenue, but long-term rentals can provide stability.If the area gets strong tourist traffic, STRs could be a great fit.

Personally too, I look for the best quality and always provide that to all my clients.