@Michael Norris - Thanks for the tip!

Beyond the HOA fees, there's often a misalignment of interest between the landlord and owner occupant member of the HOA.

I'm diving deep into the compliance side of Buy-and-Hold in the City of Buffalo.

Many investors underestimate how important the back-end marketing and presentation is when it comes time to sell.For Denver specifically, flips move fastest when they’re priced right and presented with a clean, modern look.

If anyone has tips on this, valuation calculators, subcontractor findings, etc. please interact below! 

I’m a full-time W2 earner.

(read: eviction proceedings via attorney NOW)

Of course, the likelihood of you defaulting and losing your EMD is small since you've already secured full financing through your HELOC before making the offer.

A few things to help guide your investment strategy: How much cash you are willing to spend/have on hand?

The truth is: having a Will alone vs. setting up a Trust can make a huge difference for your heirs, especially if you own multiple rentals or out-of-state properties.Here’s the quick breakdown:Wills-Cheaper/easier to set up-You can decide who gets which property-BUT: everything goes through probate (public, time-consuming, sometimes costly)Trusts-Avoid probate → properties transfer directly to heirs-Keep your portfolio private (not public record)-You can set rules (“rental income goes to my kids until they turn 25”)-More expensive to set up, and you have to retitle properties into the trustKey tip for investors: If you own property in more than one state, probate could be required in each state.