You will learn the cost of maintenance/cap ex and how tenant quality plays a big role.  

When it comes to a lifestyle property, it's another ball game and all the comments you wrote make total sense, especially for people who like similar things in life.

There are rules and situations unique to each state and that is why you want to go with a local lender vice someone just reaching out to you telling you they can do it. 2) Better recourse if the lender screws something up: a local lender has more skin in the game so to speak as if they screw something up their name will be mud to local real estate agents in the deal.

Building this company with my family has taught me the power of collaboration and the importance of playing to each other’s strengths.

Things like your car (if used for business) and home office expenses could be game-changers, especially in your first year. 

Commercial is a totally different ball game than residential, so connecting with a commercial broker will definitely make your life easier.

Try again in 2026.It's a long game.

Let’s be honest, I’ve watched folks who jump into this game as if playing roulette.. firing off offers on duplexes in Phoenix or leaning on some “sure-thing” house hack in Austin without ever sketching out their plan.

I am a current Senior at Catholic University of America playing Baseball and finishing up ny accounting degree.

Leaves an immediate bad impression.Entry Door: This seems silly but make sure your front door opens and closes easily without the need to play around with the door.