Best Starter Markets: For investors just starting, which cities tend to have good entry-level opportunities for multi-family units but aren’t too saturated or risky?

Either way you are going to pay for it, it just matters which pocket-  as you could also refinance your primary residence but again that will skyrocket that loan.The only way to make it go away would be to sell that rental.

If you are an expert in using rental property calculators and can help me discern which one might be the most accurate, please let me know.

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Having your handyman do showings could be a solution, but keep in mind that if he’s not experienced in tenant screening, it could expose you to more risk, especially with squatters or less reliable tenants.You mentioned using something like Showmojo for smart access, which is great for efficiency, but I’d suggest ensuring you have solid procedures for background checks and tenant screening if you go that route.As someone who’s owned a property management company for 5+ years and manages over 300 units, I’ve seen the impact of not properly screening tenants.

While you may be eligible for a tax exclusion of up to $250,000 ($500,000 if married) on the sale of your primary residence, any period during which the property was used as a rental is considered "nonqualified use."

Thank you!

They've all paid to be on that list, so they might not be THE cheapest option, but they want to work with PMs and probably do already which should simplify things.

Bless you!

Thank you Julio!