And then meet the trucks on delivery day and take responsibility for counting, measuring, signing for the materials?

But think of it this way, if that person were to do the exact opposite of their promises/their word/or opposite of what's spelled out in your contract, what safety measures do you have to reclaim your hard-earned/hard-saved cash? 

Additionally, check crime rates and the overall safety of the area, as these are crucial factors that tenants consider when choosing a rental home.Financial Analysis: Perform a detailed financial analysis to ensure the investment is viable.

It's not a perfect measure, but it's very close and year to year consistency is highly reliable due to limited new rental inventory

Secure the unit for the dog and your tenants safety - meaning all doors and windows should be functional.

CPI measures general inflation for consumers for major individual expenses such as food, gas, shelter, and other basics.

Great post Golan,I have always been of the belief that appreciation is more speculative and unpredictable.Nobody has a crystal ball to predict the future.Cashflow is more "certain" and based of the numbers as they are today rather than forecasting what might happen in the future.You take the income vs the expenses, plus including a margin of safety for misc expenses and then you look at the bottom line.If the numbers make sense, the deal is worth pursuing further."

While the intrinsic value of the real property initially seems like a safety net, the reality of the capital stack reveals the risk.

If I'm in your shoes, I would keep tabs on comparable sales in my areas (I believe Zillow lets you setup alerts for sales in your target areas) and use those as your best measuring stick for figuring out your own value. 

Besides the fact that the drive to Disney is brutal, that community in itself has had MAJOR issues with safety and parties over COVID.