They can help you navigate the legal and financial aspects of being a landlord, including lease agreements, taxes, and local regulations.Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Be prepared for initial expenses such as cleaning, maintenance, and any necessary repairs before tenants move in.

I also have done lots of financing so I know how to navigate the banks.  

I'm hoping you can help me navigate some things I need please: - where is the best place on here to find local GSs?

They can provide valuable insights into the local market and help you navigate the challenges of renting out your property.

The first step to navigate the regulatory risk is to beware of larger cities in general because where there are more people the economy relies less and less on tourism and shifts more to making housing affordable a priority.

Additionally, refinancing and leveraging properties come with risks, so it's important to work with experienced real estate professionals and financial advisors to navigate the strategy successfully.If you have any further questions, I would love to give you some more information.

In most cases, you will not qualify for a second home/vacation home mortgage anyways with it being so close to your primary residence and it would have to be structured as an investment/rental property which would have even higher loan costs.Point being, work with a lender that can help you navigate the renting out of your existing primary residence for after you close on the new home, and just go ahead and purchase the new home as a primary residence to save yourself trouble and more importantly money!

There has been some petty theft in the past year, mostly kids checking for unlocked cars and swiping GPS, etc.  

To better navigate through the choices, it will be important to get clear on what your goals are. 

Thanks in advance for your help on how to best navigate this next chapter in life to build long term wealth for my family and I.