when you do a 1031 exchange you are able to rid yourself of the property without paying capital gains at the time of sale.

As you gain momentum, you'll realize that each of these tasks are full-time commitments and that they'll quickly become more than any one person can handle. 

Hi, I've been a small-time landlord for 20 years.

That said if you have the time learning what you don’t know will be priceless. 

Make sure they pay for the repairs, but don't charge them $250 for something that cost you $50 plus time, be fair.  

Question for our lending experts…If I sell my investment property “Subject To”, is my current debt on the property counted towards my DTI until my loan is paid off in full?

I go and stay at my STR a few times a year to check in on the property and make updates or repairs where it is needed.

Something I would recommend for you is this website. https://www.areavibes.com/Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F

I mean just look at where you personally live.. top ranked schools have the highest priced real estate 97.3 % of the time.

Open Houses - I always feel like I've wasted time by doing one.