I wouldn't consider a SFR to be a mistake if the rent can cover the expenses.

I usually advise folks moving to a new area to rent for awhile to get the lay of the land.

Your chances of success will be much higher in the best locations because the high demand of people wanting to live there combined with high appreciation potential will make up for the inefficiencies and risks of operating remotely.

., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?

This can be extremely costly.We have a two step program has no waiting period at all and will end up being quite a bit cheaper then the 3 month waiting period on closing costs, rate and NO pre-payment penalty. 

I did see that mentioned in a LinkedIn post actually today, the clawback rule. 

You don't get a call from your W2 on Christmas Eve to come unclog the toilet (unless that's your job).What was the reason your properties in Indy ended up negative cash flow?

Love the idea of helping out a first time buyer, may run into trouble if she's not the primary resident, check w/ lender but I don't think that'll fly w/o more of a down payment.

I am thankful for all of the advice I've received on this platform and grateful for this community.

If I remember right and it is the same person he lived either in NC or SC and was moving to Spain for a year or something like that.