Very simple.Of course, lender fees and third-party closing fees (title/insurance/appraisal) are not typically covered and are expected to be the borrower's skin in the game.

The largest community is 325 acres, has a golf course, banquet hall, pool, fitness center and other amenities.

In today's market, the game is shifting fast.

I was trying to watch an MLB game last night and couldn't get it.

From what I hear, the same issues keep coming up:Tenants complain if halls, stairs, or laundry areas aren’t maintained.Owners don’t always know about damage, leaks, or safety issues until they’ve already become expensive.Doing the cleaning yourself (or relying on tenants) isn’t reliable long term.I’ve been helping some Philly landlords with regular common space cleaning, and one thing they value is that it doubles as basic property oversight.

There's a few things you can do right now to be set up for success: First, set your goal, and understand that real estate is the long game (not get rich quick) despite what you might see on Youtube. 

Are there any low cost amenities you could include to make your place stand out, ie firepit, games, etc.?

Quote from @Ernesto Galindo-Doucette: Real estate investors usually fall into one of two camps: Appreciation-focused – playing the long game, betting on property values to rise over time.

It's not your typical meetup and much more interactive.You can find a list of the events posted on BP here:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...Aside from networking, what's your game plan for real estate and what got you interested in it?

Vet sponsors hard: track record across cycles, fee structure, downside scenarios, investor communications, skin in the game, and third-party references.Leveraging those gains into local rentals (especially mid-to-long-term) is a great next move and gives you more hands-on control.