Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

The simplest way to deal with this situation is non-renewal.

The most common is leaning on your agent for their expert advice.

Partnering with local experts who understand zoning, permitting, and market nuances can help you avoid costly mistakes and maximize returns.If you're in a high-cost area, out-of-state investing can provide access to markets with better entry points and higher ROI potential.

PIf it didn't smell when the tenant moved in, and if the trap hasn't dried out from non-use (or even if it has), then the tenant probably caused the smell. 

All it takes is one non-payment or messy eviction to set you back months and even years in cash flow.

Rates are set based on the amount of non-retirement assets you have with Schwab.

Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.

Non-compliance can result in penalties up to $500 per day and potential criminal charges.

. $40k will not get you a non owner occupied San Diego property unless you find some unlikely alternate financing.