Good to know about bigger buildings and more amenities having more rules, that makes total sense to protect the full time residents.

I have flipped a few houses during covid and remote working times and was fortunate enough to grow up in a family of real estate investors and entrepreneurs which has provided me mentors and exposure to starting and operating a business.I am thinking of starting my own construction/development company in a few years time and wanted to hear some opinions from people who have done it who are outside of my circle.

We figured in time the subdivision would be built up again.

I would get quotes first and then decide what to do.

2) If the lease that the tenant agreed to included them maintaining the front yard/ landscaping - is it reasonable to deduct a 1 time yard clean-up from their security deposit? 

I am relatively new to real estate investing and my goal is to start with a househack this year and scale my portfolio over time. 

Seller saids that tenant pays cash first of every month and has been a very good tenant.

Not sure how much your taxes increased, but one way to cheaply and quickly drop your monthly payment is to increase your deductible on your insurance for the time being (please speak to your insurance agent about what this means for you).  

Hello I am in my first year of investing and have a few rental properties now.  

One key advantage is the VA loan, which allows you to buy a home with no down payment and competitive interest rates, making it easier to purchase property.As you continue to invest, you can use rental income to help cover mortgage payments or expand your portfolio over time.