Right now, the key to networking success is being very active on social media.

I have a background in social work (MSW), but not in one area precisely.

Ideally, if you have a REaltor you know, you can ask them to give you a comp on the property you're looking at so you truly know what similar houses are selling at right now and can be valued at.

I'd be concerned about the remaining lifespan of the property's major components (roof, foundation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing)

Will rentals become more socialized?

My wife needs more years of work income to qualify for max Social Security when she retires.

You should be able to keep any copies of paperwork you will filled outIm not sure what other sensitive personal information that paperwork will have since they put the Social security number, dob and all other information the rental application.If you are not on lease i would be looking for a new applicant.

@Sayli Mulay - think you need to take all the components of real estate returns into play to evaluate:Cashflow: $200Mortgage pay down (rental): $150 (increasing monthly)Appreciation:  Fed Target for inflation is what I use (2%) = 2% * 150,000 / 12 = $250Total monthly net worth gain = $600 (for every point of appreciation this increases by $125/month)

I'd like to start following some fix and flip influencers on social media, preferably Facebook.

We can also shape that reverse exchange to accommodate a value add component to the new property using 1031 proceeds which is a huge bonus.And during that 180 day period your are generating the income from both the new property and the old properties that haven't sold.It's not the easiest transition.