When a tenant moves out, transfer the deposit back to Checking so it's ready to apply towards expenses or to refund to the Tenant.If you end up with excess funds in the Checking account, I recommend you transfer it to a third account that is specifically designated for future investments.

If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

I’ve been slowly moving all my renters over to apartments.com to keep track of all these payments easier.

You can present an offer that aligns with your financial goals, but be prepared to walk away if the seller won’t negotiate to a price that ensures you’re not left in a tough financial situation.

I’m getting ready to make my next move in 2025 and I’m contemplating on staying here and buying a multi family property as an investment out of state (only an hour away) which would be a lot less capital and have a lot more land lord friendly laws or buy another multifamily as a primary residence locally and hack that property I’m single and live alone.

I am hoping to find an investor that I can assign this sub-to contract to and help them close in 15-30 days so they can move on with their lives and save their marriage Lessons learned?

I am hoping to find an investor that I can assign this sub-to contract to and help them close in 15-30 days so they can move on with their lives and save their marriage Lessons learned?

Once you're ready, create a goal (e.g., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

I need some advise from you all before i move forward.How do you make the mortgage payment?

Alternatively, yes you could sell, pay taxes on the gain, and use the proceeds to help your mom directly.Would suggest for you to talk to a CPA and a 1031 specialist to confirm your best move!