Investing in real estate isn't all about buying property it's all about creating and controlling your own future.

Sometimes, when I buy a property, I am ok to have a short-term lease with the owner until they move out, but I agree that there seem to be too many variables right now that add uncertainty to the deal.Is the Title clear?

So the lessons here are that until rates come down, most houses for sale at current market rates will not cash flow (well) where they are worth buying in todays market. 

I'm sorry you are in this situation.All lenders have extension options which will buy you 3 - 6 months to line up someone to finish. 

Buy a property(ies) as soon as you can.

We do value design a lot and make sure that we have a great-looking color combo, but we buy mostly stock laminate.

Buy/Hold. take the loss - make it up on another investment There are Tax benefits here and potential Appreciation coupled with residents paying the debt.

It might still be a good deal to buy but do your research.

If you are buying a new build, you are likely working with a builder's contract which is non-negotiable.

They may say they’re buying a rate cap to reduce the risk, but that is only temporary.QUESTION #13: WHAT TYPE OF LOCATION DO YOU INVEST IN?