I’d rather have some skin in the game and a cushion before jumping in — peace of mind is worth more than rushing into the first deal.

The state is very landlord-friendly too, which helps with peace of mind if you’re managing from a distance.

Making these connections early can help you avoid costly pitfalls and give you peace of mind as your portfolio expands.Wishing you success in your investing journey.Disclaimer: This message is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

Peace of mind knowing that maintenance, both preventative and emergency maintenance are taken care of.Questions to ask your prospective PM are what is your fair housing training besides the CE credits for your RE license, what certificates do you hold, how much experience do you have, what is you maintenance crew like (what kind of experience, how many, after hours?)

The slope cracks are definitely concerning, but they may be better evaluated by a geotechnical engineer if you want peace of mind.

Even if you’re self-managing, it’s good to have a local attorney or eviction service on standby just in case.Overall, using a platform like Avail really streamlined the process for me and gave me peace of mind managing from a distance.

Could I have been larger faster yes, but I did it peacefully and contently. 

It's worth the price of admission, or just deduct $200-500 from what you're ponying up for the peace of mind if 200-500 is really changing how you move.

They’ve got peace of mind knowing everything from guest experience to compliance and maintenance is handled, and I get to do what I love: solving problems, optimizing the property, and making hosting effortless.

On the flip side, holding long term could still provide appreciation and rental income, though it may not move the needle much on retirement cash flow.Since you’re close to retirement, it might help to ask:– Do you value more peace of mind by simplifying and paying off your primary home?