@Lauren Kormylo didn’t know that about mattress expansion as a function of manufacturing date - thanks for the insight

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟖𝟒% 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭.This is the most pessimistic Americans have ever been about housing, and is primarily a function of the sky-high Mortgage Payment/Income ratio.  

Their support app seems to function poorly or they may just be understaffed and can't respond or reimburse for other reasons.  1.

Our initial visual inspection of the common areas suggested the building was in good condition, prompting us to move forward with the contract.The contract included both a document contingency and an inspection contingency.

This varies from office to office, but more often than not, anything that is damaged, broken, not functioning, missing, or has paint coming off, will need to be repaired or replaced by the Owner, and usually the Tenant is never required to pay, even if it is obvious the item was misused.You are required to accept all of the terms of the HAP contract without negotiation, and, as with most legal documents, it favors the person/entity that drafted it.

Some great resources:The BRRRR Book by David Greene (BiggerPockets) – covers buying and rehabbing rentals the right wayThe “Estimating Rehab Costs” book by J Scott – super practical and beginner-friendlyYouTube channels like The Build Show, InvestFourMore, and The Real Estate Robinsons break things down visually When walking a rehab deal, look closely at:Major systems: Roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbingKitchens & bathrooms (these can eat your budget fast)Foundation and structural issues (red flags = $$$)City/permit requirements — especially if you're in a stricter area For courses/masterminds:BiggerPockets Bootcamps – highly rated and beginner-focusedCheck local real estate investor meetups (REIAs) — many offer in-person or virtual training on rehabs and deal analysisAshley Kehr’s Rookie Investor content (on BP and Instagram) is great if you want practical, down-to-earth adviceFinally, be sure to build your team early — especially a contractor and an investor-friendly agent (or become one yourself if you’re interested).

While both platforms are solid, we decided to pivot to DoorLoop mainly due to its strong accounting features, easy vendor coordination, and built-in e-signature verification, which streamlines lease handling and rent collection.That said, most of these platforms offer very similar core functionalities.

I think that is a recipe for disaster, I think he should learn about real estate first and how it functions and the risks associated before jumping in.

I have learned a lot and have a functional system in place with my two LTR’s.

I reconfigured the space for proper flow, added a bathroom, and turned it into a functional, modern 3 bed, 2 bath.