We can generally look past the number of pets as long as their is either additional deposits or a rent increase per pet.

I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

I have wonderful long-term tenants whose lease ends June 30th.

I understand they sign a long-term master lease with a landlord, furnish the place then rent it out for more money.

My personal rule of thumb for profile age is that if the profile was created before 2015-2016 (when the internet started to get a bit crazy with misinformation ahead of a certain presidential election), I'll generally proceed as long as they're interacting like a normal person (not a bot) and their profile looks otherwise legit.

I’m fine with this, for now, as a long-term investor.I don’t believe our current situation would enable us to qualify as Real Estate Professionals, which would result in massive deductions.

Personally, we're okay with properties that cashflow decently, but have long term appreciation upside too.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

Most in your shoes want to move as quickly as possible and sometimes slowing down & being more deliberate will save you time and money in the long run.