Either way, you’re making a smart move by locking in a lower rate before rates potentially shift again.Hope this helps—good luck!

If you need an LLC for tax reasons later, you can move title into an LLC later for a couple hundred bucks.

Consider offering incentives like a move-in special, free first-month utilities, or flexible lease terms to attract tenants.

Goal is to provide him with monthly cash and for me to slowly build equity in the home for use as a rental and/or second home in the future.

When you start asking the question, where are we going to get more housing for all of the 20,000 people moving to our valley every year, you look around and say: "I guess I will".Our first project has been over 3 years in process with a handful of friends and my Dad as the primary investor, we are ready to break ground on 17 units of townhomes and multifamily units for sale in West Boise.

Are you willing to move or do you want to stay in the house?

Investment Criteria:• Budget: Looking for a turnkey or move-in-ready property between $30K–$100K in the Midwest or South (PA & GA are my current focus).• Down Payment: Planning to put down 15%–20% to keep my monthly payment low.• Cash Flow: My goal is to keep total expenses at $600/month or less (including mortgage, taxes, insurance, and property management).• Minimizing Debt: I want to avoid overleveraging and maximize cash flow from the start.• Property Management: Since I’m investing out of state, I’ll be hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day operations. 

So we have made the decision to move from California to Tennessee.

Hello all,I'm currently at a crossroads and would love some advice on my next move in scaling my rental property portfolio.

My goal is to make the most strategic move that maximizes profit while managing risk effectively.If you had $25K to invest, what would be the best option?