@Olga NadalThis is a tough situation, but here's my direct take: If you're losing faith in the investment, paying capital gains tax might be better than being stuck in a problematic deal for years.

prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory by both retail / primary buyers and investors, good contractors are booked up, some materials are still expensive. ' can't we just be honest that (1) if you are in a strong financial position, then yes, RE is still a good investment and ALSO  (2) it's way more difficult than it was in 2016? 

Hi John- they seem to be in a tough spot related to the Synapse Financial bankruptcy- they've essentially suspended operations and are trying to sort through the mess.

That's tough to answer without knowing the details of what happened.

But you will want to change the code for access right away as fired contractors can come back and take materials from you for other jobs.

Also what brand, material and carpet type should I get?   

Cash flow is tough right now! 

@Renay Reese@Nathan G.I used to take the whole “I am a tough guy and can handle myself” attitude until I was actually assaulted by a tenant.

I will say Long-term rentals are tough to pencil in at the moment, but it can usually be done with a larger down payment.

Starting without cash flow can be tough, but if you're banking on appreciation and future refinancing, it can still work in the long run.