Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Be very careful of the so-called "mentors." 

Send me a DM and I'll forward you my const budget/timeline if you care to dig a little deeper. 

If the tenant looks good in every respect except for credit, then you can mitigate the risk by collecting additional rent up front.Just be careful you aren't lowering your standards every time someone waves cash in your face.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I don't care what any agent tells me, all they care about is closing the deal & getting their cut.Literally had a thread about this in Raleigh with their suspect ways of handling it.

Screen your tenants carefully: Selecting reliable tenants is crucial for a successful house hacking strategy, as they will help cover your costs and contribute to your profits.4.

Looking to do long term rental as well.I would strongly encourage you to talk to locals in both state (not necessarily licensed Real Estate professionals but someone who lives there locally or invested into these states.

Applicants willing to pay higher rents Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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