So, make sure YOU understand the copy & paste info below:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

My wife and I have overhauled our personal budget to reflect the 'pay yourself first' approach (allocate in order: income comes in -> invest -> donate -> fixed expenses -> variable expenses -> fun $$).We are looking to see what experienced people generally recommend for a holding tank for that 'invest' allocation while we target our first real estate deal.What financial vehicles have you guys used that works well for this?

Now, my accounts are managed by Inspira Financial Trust. 

& how you become financially free is by letting whoever your renting to (I'm guessing that was a step also?)

Could someone please interpret this article into transparent language. It seems like it's been written to hide something - https://finance.yahoo.com/news... (
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As a professional property manager, I'm coming across an interesting trend related to institutions providing financial assistance for tenants who have trouble paying their security deposit and I would love to hear feedback from the BP community.Large PM companies have begun partnering with financial institutions, such as Rhino Insurance, to help tenants who struggle with paying their security deposit.

I also agree that everyone needs to know how to manage risk, but you can't manage risk on your first deal if you only have cheerleaders and no impartial third party.I edited it as it posted too quick.

Mediation is a process in which the parties meet with an impartial person who helps to resolve the dispute informally and confidentially.