Consider properties with value-add potential to boost rents and improve cash flow.Good luck!

In other words, it may not really matter.I think it is also a fine line because even if I owned multiple properties prior to getting married, if my wife did ANYTHING to help with them, property management, sweat equity improvements, etc. then it can play a role.

Here's a little tidbit I noticed a few years ago that I thought I would share.  I'm giving a reverse example, as in I will show how my credit score dropped 59 points in one month because I forgot to do my "trick".The ...

By this time next year, we aim to have invested in our first rental property and improved our credit, setting a strong foundation for a successful and fulfilling future.I am open to any knowledge or advice anyone has to give as I am currently learning about real estate investing. 

Playing it safe might mean walking away if the numbers can’t improve.

We got bank financing for the land purchase and contributed (almost) enough cash to complete the improvements.

Address basement concerns by improving the shower usability and adding soundproofing.

Increase Your Cost Basis: Document and include the costs of significant improvements made to the property in your cost basis.

make some cosmetic improvements to the place while you're there. 

Hopefully we get the latest water bill version through the state assembly this time to improve this.