When I moved out of state, I decided to rent out my condo but the HOA frequently changed its policies, and during a vacancy between tenants, they unexpectedly revoked my unit's rental approval.

I would not recommend stopping your withholding unless you are super, super, super, super, super responsible with money and have a large stack of cash just sitting around.Now that you own a duplex, unexpected repairs and expenses will come up—it’s just part of being a landlord.

This gives us peace of mind and flexibility when the unexpected (but inevitable) happens.Whether it’s a slab leak, HVAC failure, roof damage, or a tenant issue — you don’t want to be scrambling for cash when time is of the essence.So Let Me Ask You:👉 How much do you keep in reserves per unit?

In many cases, knowing “someone who knows someone” isn’t just helpful, it’s critical to avoid bureaucratic delays and unexpected roadblocks. 

There can be something that comes up unexpected or life can happen. 

Be sure to budget for unexpected rehab costs, as underestimating them is a common mistake.

We unexpectedly moved to Atlanta area, 18 months ago.Got text from tenant (wife, who typically doesn't communicate with me), asking if I'll be raising the rent, in Oct (on 2 year lease).

That surprises a lot of people and adds unexpected delays, especially if the GC didn’t plan for it up front.It’s not always about the drawings being complex sometimes the city just wants liability on file (hence the stamp).

I would be delighted to connect if you ever think about exploring the Kansas City market.

Apr 29, 2025It gets slower from here through the heat of the summer.Real estate experts weigh in on why Phoenix's housing market is experiencing an unexpected slowdown during what's typically a busy season: "Confidence is the oxygen of the housing market and right now, it's in short supply."