This slow resolution often frustrates tenants, and as a result, many property managers eventually drop warranty policies because they hinder fast, reliable fixes.Instead, most landlords find self-insurance to be a better approach.

I'm wanting to dip my toes into investment real estate and the goal is to eventually be a full-time real estate investor.

You could get a bridge on the purchase or refi + purchase but you'll eventually need a long term debt after the bridge loan matures.

👏I get your hesitation about NJ—some parts can be a bit tenant-friendly, and that uncertainty can definitely eat at you if your goal is to eventually focus on flips/builds and reduce your overhead.

A lot of new investors chase “off-market” deals thinking they’re getting some unfair edge, but the reality is you’ll often spend more time—and ultimately money—trying to land one of these than just going after a solid listed deal.If capital is tight, I’d argue your time may be better spent earning and saving such as a side hustling, working in RE as an agent or assistant so you can eventually participate in more conventional deals.

My wife and I are getting into the BRRRR strategy with the goal of building passive income and eventually being financially free.

Would like to eventually self-manage when I retire unless real estate portfolio gets so large that its unwieldy to do so. 

We are just looking for that one smaller bank that would help us get started but we plan on this being a new venture for our company and eventually raise well over 100M.Just wanted to share that as further background.

Using an FHA loan, living in it while doing cosmetic updates, and eventually converting it into a rental?

The structural integrity of the structure could eventually come into question, and repair recommendations may be necessary.