We managed that by being smart with leverage, building strong investor partnerships, and running every deal through detailed what-if scenarios.At the end of the day, it’s all about staying flexible, planning ahead, and never getting too comfortable, that’s how you keep risk working for you, not against you.

I'd go ahead and issue a 3-day notice to pay or quit.

Should I go ahead and list them now even though I would not be able to sign a lease until I close on them?

It’s a different game than wholesaling, for sure, but if building long-term wealth and passive income is part of the goal (which it sounds like it is), STRs might be worth exploring.Also, major respect to your better half for planting the seed.

If it's "retire with five million in the bank at 30" then you take that, get a copy of Keller's book "Millionaire Real Estate Agent" and look at the formulas in there.

. - The exterior also had against the new tenants porch- 6 sandbags, with a winter sled, some random wire and plants growing in the sled with a kids bike leaning against it.

Should I involve an attorney ahead of time to check for liens, back taxes, or other encumbrances that might transfer with the property?

It’s great that you’ve already dipped your toes into tax liens—that alone puts you ahead of a lot of newcomers because it shows you’re willing to take action and learn the legal and financial side of real estate.

What helped me was checking out an Excel blog that broke down formulas and layout tips for rental property analysis.

House hacking not only lets you live for little to no cost, but from a tax perspective, you can also deduct a portion of mortgage interest, property taxes, utilities, repairs, and depreciation against rental income, potentially reducing your taxable income.You’re already ahead of the game by budgeting, and planning ahead.