Tell her she has two choices: move out or face the judge.

If building wealth quickly is the priority, starting with an investment property or house hacking could be a smart move since it generates income and helps you qualify for future investments.

Focusing on B and C-class properties is a smart approach for multifamily investments, especially in a vibrant area like Austin.

@Caryn Seifert agree with @Jonathan Greene about $500 being too high.Perhaps give prospects a choice of higher Pet Fee or higher monthly Pet Rent?

Given the high demand for industrial space, especially near major interstates, this could be a smart move.

I hope all of you are starting to realize how simple the concept truly is.Get a credible website, focus on conversion (value) not rankings, and you WILL dominate your market.Now the concept is easy, yes, the application takes a bit of smarts, but as long as you have common sense... it should every doable!

For a beginner investor, the choice between using maximum leverage or putting more cash upfront to build equity depends on several factors including risk tolerance, financial stability, and long-term investment goals. 

This is proper planning and so smart to get educated way in advance of the first guy so you are totally on the right track.

That being said, how does one go about getting architect plans for a home to get bids from contractors in a smart way?

., as Bad habits in one area typically carry over to other areas, and will land you a poor Tenant (or co-signer) choice.