Best quote I've gotten is up to 500K, but I've heard $1M should be the minimum.Smaller concern of mine - bedbugs.You seem to be the resident expert on the subject matter - drop some knowledge on me!

It may be beneficial to consult with a financial advisor or real estate expert to help guide you in making the best decision for your portfolio.

I'd recommend you check all of the above to get a feel for how similar units in your area are priced.Good luck!

Why do these companies feel like they need to charge so much, especially upfront?

With all the information I need on this platform from the community to the connections, I feel secure in diving into my true passion.

If you don't feel comfortable picking funds at Vanguard, you can always pay an advisor an hourly fee (don't pay more than $150/hr) to set you up.

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It's good to be open because we so often tout the successes and then people struggle and feel like they're the only ones when, in reality, most of us have struggled in one way or another.

Fast forward to now, I’ve got a much better paying job, more funds, and prices seem to be coming back to a point that I’d feel comfortable with.