Another thing to note is that if you’re self employed with no full time W2 outside yourself and a spouse a solo 401k is exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate.  

One time we went on vacation and a neighbor was supposed to check the pool daily. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

As an investor - if I was putting $125k down I would want title in my name and a clear title policy - so that is where I would have the issue. 

@Pranav PatelStarting your real estate journey with $50K saved and a strong income ahead is a fantastic position to be in.

It’s a fully renovated, modern-styled, 2-story townhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a basement in Baltimore County, where I live.

If you still want to rent out your other bedroom you can have a tenant in the opposite side AND a roommate which would give you two income streams.

And a condo can take longer to sell when you exit compared to a detached home.

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

.- You will have to come out of pocket for the arears, fees etc, just to get into "contract" some times $20k or more and all you have as protection is the word of someone who's proven to be unreliable and a signed piece of paper...