Partner loves long-term equity plays, I am more wired to drop the dud(s) if not positive in the next year.

Are you lookimg for just liens to get income or planning to make it acquisition play?  

Definitely don’t bank on unrelated roommates “playing nice in the sandbox” once you move out of a single family home.

I am in the same boat in Detroit tenants have not paid in 6 months, Trumps CDC eviction moratorium is still in play. my lawyer said it's just a waiting game at this point. the court here is seeing cases at a very slow rate. my tenants have reached out  to Michigan's Eviction Diversion Program but the program has not responded to me about anything. keep your head up !!

Inspectors will note granule loss, worn flashing, or improper repairs, while the disclosure says everything is fine.The play here: An inspector noting "near end of useful life" on a roof that the seller called "good condition" is worth $15,000-$30,000 in negotiation depending on the roof size and material.3.

These details come into play when it comes to any potential title issues with the property.

Use your own title company, send the contract and assignment terms early, and don’t play games with daisy chains.

Who cares how fast the player ran the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine if they are always hurt and can't play.

We have seen this exact pattern play out in other regulated short term rental markets, and Austin is not immune to basic supply and demand mechanics.

If your BTR buyer can build now and rent for 3-5 years before sewer arrives, that's actually a play - they lock in lower land basis while building equity during the wait.