I did some more research and it loks like I was wrong about landlords being able to garnish tax refunds.

When factoring in additional costs such as maintenance, property management fees (if you do not opt for a property manager, and you should), and potential vacancy periods, the financial burden could increase.Check this out: If you're breaking even on rent at $1,600, any additional expenses or vacancies directly impact your pocket and mental health.

Considering the potential for unexpected costs, especially with the unpermitted addition and the need for significant updates like roofing and windows, the profit margin seems tight.IDK, the significant dip into your savings for a project with many unknowns could strain your safety net.

I am new to real estate investing, so just researching everything to see what fits.  

The city boasts a strong rental market driven by a growing population which could potentially lead to a steady income.

So I have a potential property to go under contact.

I started searching "market research" in the forums and found quite a few threads dating back many years. 

I think this is actually good for buyers, but will likely result in lower commissions for agents, I think in some ways the biggest change is the fact that buyer agreements have to be signed day one, that will do a few things open up a conversation about commissions and what a buyer wants to pay (keep in mind the buyer can still ask to have thr seller pay a buyers agent much like asking for closing costs assistance) but in that upfront conversation thier will be a negotiation about how much is to be paid, what services will be provided etc. and I believe both that sellers will potentially talk to a few different agents & even if they don’t the threat of that will lead buyers agents to negotiate, the media coverage of this will also drive seller awareness of the ability to negotiate.

I don't do anything with list generating. but once you have located a potential property you might want to acquire, that's when my platform can help.

Hey Latonya, accepting out of state vouchers can increase your tenant pool and potentially increase your rental income, but it also introduces complexities like verifying voucher validity with distant agencies, dealing with unfamiliar local resources for the tenant and navigating potentially different eviction procedures in another state.