If you do decide then investing in area that you are familiar with like Idaho might be a good idea as you seem to understand the market.

My biggest concern is around not understanding the process and costs for purchasing a mobile home, having it shipped and fully setup on an existing lot.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Hi, we are looking to purchase and manage some rental properties in merced area in California. i am looking for a real estate attorney recommendations who understands local tenant/landlord laws. who can help with forming property management agreement and review leases.

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Does it seem like they understand the market, the short-term rental market specifically?

Awesome!

If the seller sends the buyer a contract and the buyer signs this contract without making any changes, the contract is accepted by both parties.While it's understandable to rely on information given by professionals, it's important to be cautious with legal matters like real estate contracts.

Out-of-Town Buyers: I understand the unique needs of buyers looking to relocate or invest in Northern Michigan from afar as I personally went through the process when we moved to Traverse City in 2017.

Make it a point to sit down and review the different real estate investment properties you can invest in (single family, mixed use, office building etc), talk to industry professionals to understand the real estate market, research industry trends and available properties, work out your budget for this investment (an example of some expenses to consider can be found in our article on house flipping expenses), and come up with contingency plans in case things do not go according to plan.It might sound like a lot of work (and it is), but you will regret not doing this should your expensive deal go sideways and you are left scrambling to find a solution.