Once you have a team you feel you can trust you'll feel way more confident about what's going on. 

Given where we are in the cycle, if the numbers make sense in today's market, but not in a worst-case scenario, I personally would not pursue the deal.That being said, you shouldn't NOT buy properties just because of where we are in the cycle, you just have to run the numbers very well, be confident in them, and plan for the worst-case scenario.Robert Leonard

The 1968 Law would be consistent with what you are saying, but the 1988 Amendments modify the 1968 law, I am confident the panel of Lawyers at the Realtors Association would easily defend their position in court.

Decided to hold once market improved.

Also when you do any outside improvements make sure you contact me so that I can approve the colors and patterns.

That experience as a whole gave me good confidence in my next purchase.

I did find a couple of things that needed improvement, and I was able to send her a follow up email (with three compliments / affirmations of specific things she's doing great, and then two constructive suggestions) to let her know what I found.Let's stay in touch!

I believe the value is higher than it was when we bought because of the rent increases and improvements we have made, but value can be subjective depending on the metric you are using (or more specifically what metric potential buyers would use), whether or not that be using comparable sales, cap rates, cash on cash return, the 1% rule, etc... 

In the meantime, work on improving your credit, finding partners, networking, practice analyzing deals, and saving cash to invest.Hope this helps - happy to answer any questions you have.Robert Leonard

My stepmom used to be a real estate agent in Colorado, so I tend to be most comfortable with that area, but would be open to other areas if I'm confident in the market and the deals.Obviously I'll be continuing to read and learn more as I go along, but any initial tips would be more than welcome.