Second thing I saw you mentioned was that you struggle to keep up with the mortgage, is that an issue of limited income and/or ongoing maintenance in the home that's challenging?

If you’re standing on the sidelines, handcuffed due to paralysis of analysis or waiting for the “perfect” moment, this is a reminder that markets don’t wait.  

Other thing to note: I am ok with waiting a couple months to fill these vacancies, but by then it will be mid-winter (not that big a deal in Raleigh) but I understand there are probably fewer applicants during that time.She got into an accident, so she stops paying her loan?

It’s maturing.And for smart investors, that’s the best possible environment.A balanced market gives you the ability to:Buy without panicNegotiate like an adultFind motivated sellersAdd value intentionallyBuild a portfolio based on fundamentals, not frothIf you’ve been waiting on the sidelines hoping for a huge drop—don’t.

I would love to buy but she is not consistent so I can’t imagine waiting around five years for her to change her mind again.

Being able to buy a new primary home while renting out your current one or secondary home that you mentioned is actually a dream scenario for many investors just starting because it lets you avoid the costs of getting a traditional investment property loan.

Also, large losses may still be limited by the Excess Business Loss cap, roughly $626,000 for joint filers in 2025, as mentioned above.Operationally, buying in Pinetop Lakeside is fine as long as you can self manage enough to document your hours.

Their attorney waited until days before the deadline to demand an answer to tender the defense after not hearing anything for over a month.

My job moves me around a lot, so I'm waiting to see where it might take me next before deciding on whether an opportunity to buy might arise again.

Portfolio or property LOCsIf you own stabilized rentals, a revolving line of credit creates flexible “dry powder” between refis.The big picture: your equity is still working for you — you just need parallel capital sources so opportunities don’t slip by while you wait for seasoning or appraisal timelines.