Logically we keep telling ourselves, we have the experience to easily make the transition but mentally there's a big difference when dealing with 100's of thousands of dollars on a single fam / duplex and millions of dollars on a 20+ unit property.

That's what a lot of investors are doing right now. 

Birddogging is to wholesalers/investors like getting your real estate license is to someone who thinks they can do it part-time. 99% aren't going to do the work it takes to get the momentum you need to be successful.

My lender seems to have done a little mistake and my father who is co-signing was never told he has to be down here for the signing which was suppose to happen today at 1:00 and it cannot happen without a wet signature from him.

At the time of the leak, my tenant was showering, but everything around the bathroom is sealed and in good condition.It’s been a week now, and there have been no further leaks.However, the owner of the apartment below is still asking me to repair their ceiling.

For the ADU portion rented out, you can depreciate its share of the property, including the commission.

A tenant now enjoys these enhancements at $1400/month, showcasing the property’s increased value.

The lesson I learned is the lesson that most everyone shares: renovations will take longer than expected. 

Real Estate Investing can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering the potential for significant financial returns and the opportunity to create wealth over time.

Two reputable termite treatment companies have recommended that my townhouse and all the others in our row of 6 townhouses need to be fumigated together.The management company and the HOA board of directors have been aware of the termite infestation in numerous townhouses in the community for some months.