In Tucson, I think having a pool adds a ton of potential value in a rental. 

Initially, we thought a month-to-month lease was to our disadvantage (the landlord) because of the potential overhead of them leaving after only a short period of time and us having to re-fill the room.

If the mold is extensive or potentially black mold, call in the professionals right away.

Gain insights into key criteria such as location, potential appreciation, market trends, and more.

Hey bigger pockets, I was just wondering what some older more experienced real estate investors thought about the idea of buying tax deeds. I’ve seen a lot of positive posts and information online about tax deeds but ...

Before committing, conduct due diligence, seek independent financial advice, consult with legal experts, and have open conversations with your friend about expectations and potential conflicts.

Failure is a great lesson but you will fail less with someone who has real life experience.I just placed a person brand new out of college in a triplex and I said you know if you really want to be a legend get an RV and live in that while we renovate the other units for full potential. 

I understand that navigating the minimum loan amount restrictions can be tricky, but Chase is known to offer financing solutions that could potentially accommodate lower loan amounts, possibly even down to $50k, which might align well with your investment goals and the price range you're interested in.If you haven't already, reaching out to Chase could provide you with some additional flexibility in your property search, allowing you to stay within your desired price range and maximize your monthly cash flow from the investment.

I'm far from an insider on local politics, but my impression is that the hotel industry has a heavy hand in city planning, which IMO stifles some of the intiatives that would potentially preserve our quality of life despite the rapid growth.  

However, if the thought of diving into tax forms and recalculations seems daunting (and it can be, given the complexities of tax laws and the potential for significant financial implications), reaching out to a CPA might be the smarter move.