I am NOT interested in owning any more real estate (retired here man) so I had planned on just paying my 15% long term Capital Gains tax rate and moving on to my "safe money" retirement program of MYGA's / CD's and High yield Savings account / Bonds / some Stocks.

Jacob - I am planning on a stick built smaller in size, roughly 800-1,000sqft.

Like any market, it can also go poorly if you get the wrong asset and have a poor plan.  

So, my suggestion would be to get into a position where you can handle the cost of maintenance without the warranty and save yourself the extra money that you're paying. 

. - Strict local regulations can also sometimes increase compliance-related maintenance costsCost-saving strategies I've seen help:- Preventative maintenance programs can help reduce overall costs obviously - Some investors report success with in-house maintenance teams for larger portfolios- Energy-efficient upgrades can help reduce utility costs in the long runYour specific costs will depend on factors like the age and condition of your properties, your management style, and the specific neighborhoods you're invested in, but hope this helps!

I’m planning to manage myself for now and once i grow my portfolio i will have to use PM.

P.S, I'm not a US citizen/resident, don't have a credit score, and plan to manage my operations remotely if that matters.

How do you plan to manage the property?

In the long run you will save a lot of money while at the same time earning way more money.

Hi there, We plan to sell a house we just bought a year ago due to unforeseen circumstances.