If you feel the need to let them know you will be taking care of any outstanding maintenance requests, that may be positive news for themGino

I think the confidence to take action in a smart way is built on all of these things.

I look forward to being able to post the same news.

Great to hear the news about the duplex! 

The good news in Sandbridge is that the off-season is the best time to acquire a property out there and will give you a chance to get the property right before the next season starts. 

If you clear your head to the idea that it is possible to lose money, but that there are ways to mitigate the possible downsides, you will be much more likely to take action. 

That is the best course of action.

If anything else, being a side hustle investor helped me be a better agent, not vice versa.All that said - start with your short, medium, and long-term goals, map it out and then take action based on that!

There actions, the actions. 

The good news is that if since it is being used for investment use, you could also qualify for a 1031 exchange and take advantage of the 121 exclusion.