The common mistake is buying something that only works if everything goes right, then taxes, insurance, a vacancy, or one big repair shows up and the deal turns into a headache.

Owners come to us after trying to self-manage for a year or two, thinking they were saving money — but when we dig into their numbers, they often realize the “savings” were actually negative once you factor in lost rent, retail maintenance pricing, and compliance issues.The most common hidden cost I see is vacancy.

This seems like a common practice, and am new to all this.Any insights would be appreciated!

Office and Retail is a Covid part 2, economic downturn are the big ones.The biggest “oh crap” risks in retail and office are concentrated in a few themes: tenant fragility, functional/locational obsolescence, capex time bombs, and capital markets risk that can nuke your business plan even if NOI looks fine on paper.5.Crexi, Brokers and Commercial Deal Finders- which go out and secure seller financed deals on properties.6.Commonly 5–10 years for permanent bank or CMBS debt, with overall ranges roughly 5–20 years depending on lender and product.

Think in small, predictable adjustmentsIn most stable situations, modest increases tend to create less friction than skipping increases for years and then making a large jump later.A common range many landlords land in is two to four percent, assuming rents are not already well above market.3.

Source: Our REIA had one of the the previous housing court judges come in as a speaker and he did a presentation based around the most common issues landlords have in housing court. 

AI handles the common/quick questions through our PMS, and a VA manages anything that needs a personal touch.

Quote from @Patience Echem: There exists a common misconception regarding the financial implications of mortgage interest particularly among real estate investors.

Used carelessly, it just removes margin for error.

Is there no common sense.