The current owner is letting me take over the property as a tenant as long as I pay the water bill and the mortgage payment on it and whenever I decide I can purchase property for the balance of the mortgage  they are in no hurry for me to purchase the home as long as the mortgage is paid. 

If anyone has tips for tackling those first few deals, insights on balancing these strategies, or just wants to connect, I’d love to chat!

The market will naturally balance itself. 

"I'm willing to cancel the eviction so it doesn't reflect on your record if you vacate on x day and pay x toward your outstanding balance"Most tenants are unaware of the long-term consequences when they have an eviction on their record.

are areas worth looking into if you want a balance of family living and business opportunity.Texas PerspectiveTexas is a great market for long-term rentals, especially in cities like Austin, Dallas, or Houston, where population and job growth are booming.

A second STR in a market with year-round cash flow potential might balance out your portfolio and give you more consistent income.

These markets may allow you to acquire more properties for less capital while balancing your portfolio with equity-rich Seattle-area investments.Be patient.

Regardless of the asset class, the common thread is clarity, consistency, and respect.At Robin Hood Properties, we’ve learned that balancing profit with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction creates sustainable success for everyone involved.

You certainly want to vet your property manager to ensure they are focused on balancing asset protection with tenant satisfaction.

Most hard money will be interest only payments on the full approved balance of the loan whether or not if you have pull the draw funds for repairs.If you have any other questions, post them in the same thread below so that we can all learn from the answers.