Setting clear investment criteria, such as the types of properties you're interested in, where you want to invest, your budget, expected returns, and how much risk you're willing to take on, is key.In order to be financially prepared, it's important to save for a down payment, establish an emergency fund, work on boosting your credit score, and look into different financing options.

By the end of September, I will have 25k saved up to use on a property (outside of my personal emergency fund of course).

Whether it's residential properties, commercial real estate, or emerging sectors like sustainable and smart homes, the potential for growth and profitability is significant.

- What should the desirable mortgage/rent ratio be for my properties- Should I begin saving up an emergency fund for repairs and maintenance before I actually purchase a property or should I begin doing that once I own a property- Do you think Louisville, KY would be a good location to stick with, or should I look for a new areaThanks in advance for your suggestions!

My initial thought was to put enough in savings for a 1 year emergency fund (am I pharmacist so I am risk averse!)

Amidst a significant downturn in commercial property values, private investors (particularly high-net-worth individuals and family offices) are seizing the opportunity emerging as the dominant force accounting for 60% of deals over the past two years.

By staying informed and proactive, investors can position themselves to weather market fluctuations and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Many buyers will be shocked when they want to sell these houses they bought from CR of Maryland, but buyer's  need to do their own search, they are all open and very succesful.Many buyers okay with hassle free option and they dont thing about future or emergency situation where they need to sell immediately.

Advani stresses the importance of market research and data analysis in identifying emerging trends and opportunities.

Although I'm only using 1 primary cleaner I like to have backups in case of emergencies.