It's imperative that you familiarize yourself with them, as my casual reading of the rules show that you have to remove or cover lead-based hazards where there are kids under 6:Massachusetts Lead Law & Legal DocumentsI found this FAQ telling: "Can a rental property owner be held liable for a lead poisoned child?

This setup has worked well financially - after rental income, our net housing cost is about -$1,000/month.Our child will be starting school soon, and we’d like to move to a district that is both more diverse and highly rated.

The person with the 600 SF 2 bed might just be 1 person or a couple who needs an extra room for home office, gaming room, small child's room or something like that.

It truly is an outdoor paradise with hiking, fishing, hunting, climbing, and skiing potential all in one place.Here is what makes it interesting from an investing and development perspective.Affordability: Compared to other mountain towns, land and property are still extremely cheap.

I'm a builder and developer in Missouri.

If you’re underwriting assuming professional management, realistic maintenance, vacancy, and capex, and the deal still cash flows with a larger down payment, that’s a much more durable position.The “keep 25% down and scale faster” approach works best when:You’re very confident in the marketYou’re comfortable with thinner marginsYou’re planning to move quickly into multiple dealsGiven that you’re balancing W2 jobs, a child, and long-term planning, there’s nothing wrong with starting conservatively and building confidence with one solid, boring, cash-flowing asset.You can always accelerate later.

First time I joined this group. Figured I'd put myself out there. Looking to help, guide or share experiences with anyone looking to learn.
Experienced private lender, real estate investor and entrepreneur for over 2...

Nothing kept tax optimization front and center.As a software developer, I made the classic mistake: "I'll just build my own."

I have on one occasion had an affluent parent co-sign for their young adult child with no problems and would consider again. 

We have a young family (one child) and are looking to make our money work for us rather than just waiting until retirement.Opportunity (and where I could use advice):I came across a social media post from a former high school classmate—now a loan consultant—who was seeking investors for potential flip or BRRRR projects.