@Dominic Emory Maintaining your money's momentum is a challenge in the current market.Properties are not increasing in value by double digit percentages right now.So, it is a challenge to pull your funds back out of a property purchase.You'll have to be picky about the deals you pursue to pull it off.House-Hacking, living in a property whil improving & renting it, is one of the best strategies to get started.The more work a property needs => the better the price you should get!

So far so good but it’s definitely gotten more expensive to maintain them over the past couple of years and I have to have them pumped every year.

In this situation, where there is no W-2 job or other earned income, the net income from real estate operations could be treated as subject to self-employment tax (FICA).It is therefore essential to maintain accurate and detailed records documenting your level of participation, income, expenses, and management activities.

The Program was designed to help people with disabilities, including seniors and people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders, find and maintain housing.

Here is a question for you, after you placed a tenant, during your 3/4 inspection, you found out the property is in a less maintained condition that you'd hope for (I'm putting it nicely), what would you do? 

Very well maintained.

We have a custom SFH that I built in 2021 (I am a custom home builder).So I have all the contractors I need to maintain the property. 

Hey guys, just curious what system are you implementing to ensure that all your properties you own or manage are always maintained, like yard, weed trim and etc.

That being said, try to pay your balance off in full every month.2) Number of open accounts can hurt you, but can also help you if; 1) you maintain a zero balance, and 2) you have "time in credit" aka it's been open for a while (years).3) Late student loan payments, exceeding 60 days are bad, exceeding 120 days are crap...4) Outstanding balances, judgements, etc... try not to have thoseBut most importantly, you need TIME.

You will have to have a set of very clear rules, consequences for breaking them, and a way to maintain oversight.