They went as far as to hire a PI to investigate where I lived (on the same lot, 100 feet away) and were threatening me with a felony.

Consult with seasoned investors, seek guidance from real estate experts, and thoroughly investigate before finalizing any investment choices.

In order to investigate this option, thoroughly investigate the market, establish investment criteria, assemble a local team of experts, investigate financing options, investigate potential properties with due diligence, and be mindful of potential risks like difficulties with remote management, market fluctuations, tenant turnover, and regulatory variances.

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Don't forget to save up for closing costs, property taxes, insurance, and any potential repairs that may be needed.Start by connecting with nearby lenders or mortgage brokers to evaluate your financial preparedness and investigate loan possibilities.

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Do I keep investigating or skip it?

I definitely suggest setting up some Keyword Alerts for the topics you feel knowledgeable, so you can jump into those conversation and offer advice!

If you like REIHub for accounting and want to try an integrated property management service, this one is a bit more affordable at some levels than TurboTenant so it might be worth investigating.