Real estate is one of those market's that's kinda like a pyramid scheme, those first in make a ton of money, the rest support the scheme by making emotional, unwise purchases. 

I’m running the math carefully using FHA loan terms (~6.75%, 3.5% down), and I’m trying not to let emotion get in the way.

I'm really emotionally attached to the house in Arizona so I'm leaning towards renting it out until I work through the grief however, I need to avoid paying a huge amount of inheritance tax.

This makes things emotionally complicated, but I need to move forward.The house needs to rehab and possibly some light upgrades.I want to use the BRRRR method to turn this into a cash-flowing asset—or use it as a stepping stone to acquire more doors. 

And some will abuse the service animals laws that mean we cannot charge or deny accommodation to service or emotional support animals.

So while those $50k houses sound great, managing them ends up being more than a headache emotionally (and financially).

Stick to the numbers, build systems early, and avoid emotional decisions.Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

The difference between a 2000/mo payment from a 1400/mo payment opens so many other doors for you to invest BACK into the property to add value AND some extra to start working towards the next one.   2) Do not be emotionally attached to your money. 

And to be a go between buyer & seller, because some seller's get emotional about their house.

Financially, emotionally, relationally.But here’s the crazy part…No one’s really talking about what they learned.Some folks have gone silent.Others are still acting like it’s 2021.Meanwhile, behind the scenes:Deals are bleeding cashLenders are backing awayInsurance costs are explodingOperators are quietly scramblingHere’s what we’ve had to navigate — and none of this is theory:- Loan maturity issues- Capital calls (fun times…)- Deed-in-lieu negotiations- Rescue capital and complex structures- Exit plans under massive pressure- Forced salesWe’ve taken our share of hits.