I normally opt for getting the unit rented sooner than later.

Great news for long-term investors, creative finance users, and buyers looking to secure assets before rates shift again.Pricing, Inventory & CompetitionWe’re seeing a new kind of balance — not a crash, but a normalization.

This would allow you to scale into multi-family using all of the tax you would normally pay, and mitigate the leverage your RE portfolio is under.

You will be better off attending some real estate networking events, making some connections and then taking them out for lunch / dinner.The issue with courses and paid mentors is that the support normally stops when you stop paying.If you meet people at networking events, make a genuine connection, it can last forever.Best of luck!

That’s normal in appreciating/coastal markets.Paying off the mortgage is basically buying a bond at 4.375%.When you pay off $265K at 4.375%, you’re getting a guaranteed return equal to the interest you’re no longer paying, plus the cashflow jump you mentioned.

Wait until the market has calmed down and the economy is kinda back to normal.

Feeling your way through is totally normal; every first investment has a learning curve.You probably already know this, but one thing many first-time duplex owners miss is how home office rules can apply if you manage the property yourself.

It’s totally normal to feel that way after a tough first experience, but the fact that you’re ready to jump back in says a lot.

.📊 Bottom line: Normally, the Fed would weigh this against detailed inflation and jobs data.

If they are renting the entire house, then they are normally responsible for snow removal and cutting the grass-it may vary by area, but that's how it works where I am (in Canada).