It can be frustrating, but here’s how I handled a similar situation in the past.I noticed a pattern with one of my tenants and suspected the damages weren’t accidental.

I have flipped 4 different properties in the past, but it looks like there are more investors who are already ahead of me in this market.

👊You’re already ahead of the pack just by showing up and declaring your path out loud.

.: I've been using BoxBrownie for several years for virtual staging but noticed their quality got worse lately.

January tends to pick up, so if you can get ahead with marketing and photos, you’ll be in better shape.When you start screening tenants, pay close attention to any prior rental-related debts, open collections, or bankruptcies...those are some of the biggest red flags you can catch early.For leasing, get your listing on as many platforms as possible (not just Zillow), and respond fast to every inquiry.

We have not ironed out any details yet but we will put together a joint venture agreement ahead of moving forward with any deals.

Hey Mei,If every other unit in the complex already has a washer and dryer, I’d go ahead and install one.

However, you can certainly get the ball rolling ahead of the scheduled move-out (ensure certain utilities stay on, call cleaners & maintenance, etc.).

Having a solid lease, screening process, and clear boundaries helps a lot.It sounds like you’re thinking ahead with your savings buffer — that’s key.

It would be greatly appreciated if someone who has gone through something like this before could share what they used to make the decision to move to the area they’re investing in.I appreciate the help,EvanHey Evan, welcome to BP and props to you for getting ahead of the game while you’re still in school—that’s a smart move.