The principal in Roth can be accessed anytime as an emergency savings fund or to pay for college or whatever.

The one restocking supplies, doing repairs, handling emergencies, coordinating work?

Within one month had the bottom unit rented to a family and I owner-occupy with co-living on the top unit.

I built my MTR systems so well, I can manage everything while traveling — no emergencies, no chaos.Here’s what I use:-Guesty or Hospitable for messaging-Breezeway or Turno for cleanings-Google Drive for standardized check-in/out docsAutomation is key.

emerging markets are over 30% for 2025 when iloooked recently.I would cash out and expect that I can achieve return enough greater to cover expenses of the money (APR).  

NEVER PAY: lease renewal fee, priority response fee, emergency response fee.  

Quote from @Kim Li: I own a single-family rental that I plan to sell and use the proceeds (approximately $340,000) toward purchasing a duplex for about $1,000,000.

The portfolio has been family-owned and operated for decades, and they've spent the last 2+ years gearing up to sell it by investing in CapEx items like the roofs, boilers, and more. 

Fire & Life Safety Upgrades (This is where most projects die)ALFs need:• Full fire suppression (sprinklers)• Commercial-grade fire alarms• Wider hallways / ADA access• Emergency egress and refuge plansMost older motels fail these standards and require six-figure upgrades.3.

Some places have outsized supply/demand problems and you don't want to be put on a waitlist for an emergency repair.