This case study is a real, unfiltered account of a mistake I made while investing in a residential rental property. The numbers worked, the location felt familiar, and the apartment seemed straightforward. What I failed to do was verify what surrounded the unit — a decision that led to unexpected noise, reduced liquidity, and long-term compromises.
Rather than focusing on theory, this text walks through the full experience: the assumptions I made, the moment things started to feel wrong, and the consequences that followed. It shows how real estate mistakes often come not from lack of knowledge, but from overconfidence, convenience, and avoiding small discomforts.
The goal is not to present a perfect case study, but to offer a practical, honest lesson that readers can apply immediately before making their own investment decisions.
