Always be wary of over-leveraging...One bump in the road and your dreams are tanked.

Check for big structural issues though like entire floors leaning over or water damaged basements and pass on those buildings as can’t easily (cheaply) fix that. 

I have looked into multi families and condos as well.

They bring together investors and properties, creating a love story that can lead to a happily ever after...And by happily ever after, I mean profit.I believe in taking the time to know brokers personally, beyond just a professional connection.

Assessments often lag by a year or more, and you’ll want to pull sales from the same timeframe they’re using.

From what I understand, the annual gift tax excludes $18K per person (2025 limit), and anything above that either gets reported against her lifetime estate/gift exemption or requires some additional planning.I’m trying to figure out the most tax-efficient and practical strategy here.

Obviously with DSCR you'll need equity and you'll pay a higher rate, so if the numbers work, do your thing. 

Investors go broker during market downturns because they don’t have “staying power”.  

So, much more efficient to direct inquiries to your website and use software to schedule showings.

They mentioned worsening asthma and respiratory problems, claiming they now need prescribed medication, and asked us to check for mold.