I know someone who had major structural repairs done to their home and were told by their lawyer (because lawyers were involved with the builder) that they didn't have to say anything when they sold the property because the damage was fixed (the sellers did tell the buyers and also mentioned it was under warranty).This is not necessarily accurate Theresa, as in some states like CA (where the property might be depending on which side of Lake Tahoe it is on, I believe the state line runs through the middle of the lake?)

Those quotes can be fair for a 4‑zone retrofit without ducts, but only if the scope is apples to apples: line-set lengths, BTUs per head, brand/warranty, electrical, condensate pumps, permits, and wall patching.

Are you prepared to supplement renting your existing home possibly for years?

These are brand-new properties developed specifically for investors so they’re often tenant-ready, professionally managed, and designed for long-term durability and low maintenance.The advantage is you get the benefits of new construction (warranty, modern systems, high rents) without having to manage the build process yourself.

You can't even buy a property without a legitimate owner or legal representative to sign a warranty deed.

Can they provide warranty, receipts if there is issues?

The title is not always clear and auctions don't always provide a warranty deed that lenders and some buyers like to see.

Your biggest challenge: bandwidthYou work a very time-intensive remote job already.RAL is a full operating business, not a supplemental side hustle.Owners who succeed typically fall into 1 of 3 categories:They quit their W-2 and go all-inThey hire a full management team (expensive, difficult to get right)They partner with someone experienced in care operationsYou currently match none of these, which is why this feels overwhelming.5.

I currently live just outside Boston, MA, so out-of-state investing feels like the right path for me.Since I’m just starting out and looking to supplement my W-2 income, I’m focusing on cash-flowing markets and strategies.

Does the subcontracted labor provide warranties and additional insured certificates?