You'll build in some cushion if something goes wrong. 

The tax treatment of replacing HVAC systems depends on various factors, including the type of property (residential or commercial), the cost of the systems, and whether they qualify for immediate expensing or need to be depreciated over time.For residential properties, the cost of replacing HVAC systems is typically considered a capital improvement rather than a repair.

Look at crime, unemployment, net migration, job growth, school rankings, tax burden, quality of life, and other factors.

Enhance your networking capabilities and build connections by participating in local gatherings and becoming a member of Facebook groups.

Late 40s is the new 30s and you can still build wealth with real estate.

I have decent reserves, but it wouldn't hurt to build them up a little more before considering paying down the mortgage. 

I keep wondering about insurance, vacancy rates, if tenant selection is a bigger/ different factor, terms of the tenancy and differences in opex and capex? 

It's in a city (outside the USA in Mexico) that has seen major growth the last 3-5 years and has great prospects to continue growing thanks to nearshoring and high cost of living across the border in the USA.I spoke to an architect and it looks like a 4-unit building can be built on there.

I see new homes going up everywhere, and my god the apartment buildings going up.

Starting ‘23 strong, already booked solid through March. https://www.airbnb.com/h/casac... perfect, if you are looking to invest in Punta cana let me know I do investment to rent and build to sell