Prepare for Higher Down Payments: Be ready for potentially higher down payment requirements for investment properties compared to primary residences, often around 20-25%.6.

We're diligently preparing these lots, anticipating a market rebound.Navigating through this unusual market has been tough, but I am confident that the experience and perseverance will pay dividends in the long run

Plenty of experience preparing multi state returns and handling things of that nature.

If you get your insurance agent from the yellow pages, be prepared to feel like whole life insurance is a scam.  

First thing to do, if you haven't, is to hyper-focus on your finances and savings so you can be fully prepared when the time comes.

Be prepared to weather that storm when it comes.

Preparing Property for Rental/Lease: FREE (not including cost of maintenance/repairs related to turnover).D.

What steps should I be taking right now to prepare myself to buy my first investment property?

If I were to buy anything once my reserves are where I want them, it would be gold to hedge against inflation, which we are already seeing in food.

She likely can turn to legal assistance for tenants rights, especially if she’s taking care of a handicapped son, so be prepared for resistance.