Now in-person inspections also have your back as the investor, having someone come out and check the quality of work your contractor is producing is good to know.

I started looking for rental properties but was quickly discouraged at the super high prices of everything in my area.

Personally too, I look for the best quality and always provide that to all my clients.

Specifically on whether the high interest rates will lead to an increase in mortgage delinquency rates similar to what we saw during the 2008 great financial crisis.I plotted the chart below (Figure 1) to compare Fed Funds rate to unemployment rate and mortgage delinquency rate. 

Most house hacks in high cost areas don't really cash flow.

This strategy can be lucrative in tourist-heavy or high-demand areas but requires active management.Lease Options:Enter into an agreement where you lease a property with an option to buy it later.

Hey @Tom Sehon, Given we are accountants, we cannot promote our services on BP as its against the rules.To help in your search:be sure to find an accountant who is willing to grow with you, and is not too high priced fee-wise.

To help you in your search: be sure to find an accountant that is willing to grow with you, and is not too high priced fee wise.

I'd highly recommend Julie Vanslambrook with First Properties of the Carolinas, Inc.

My main reason for selling is the high HOA fees.