The knowledge and expertise here is invaluable!

I hope you enjoy your travels and the beginning of your business.

I had a good paying corporate job that I didn't really enjoy and I wanted to quit and do real estate full-time.

I have had an interest in RE for around 10 years, but like so many, have never taken the plunge.While I have around 17 years in commercial construction, specializing in HVAC duct systems, I have always enjoyed residential renovation as a whole, though my experience with it is limited.

I'm past that (survived) and am enjoying BP, including 'The Book on Flipping Houses, by J Scott' I'm in the meat, ch-12.

Including your expertise also means an answer can be addressed in your language so to speak, an accountant may get an answer anchored in accounting rather than in a less specific manner.Don't hesitate to ask, jump in, just give it some thought before you jump and complete your profile. :)

I enjoy talking to her....Don't underestimate a good/nosey neighbor!

Granted, my objective is to better my life and it's not like I'm just purchasing the home because I can and because I enjoy excess in my life, but I can just sense a certain amount of depression when my dad comes to the realization that the home he worked so hard to build and save for is gone forever and he won't own a home for a few years while his son is - not literally, but seemingly in his mind - just buying up homes left and right.That said, as sympathetic as I am to my parents feeling, I know they want me to succeed and at my core this is a business decision to better my finances!

Best to consult with a CPA with expertise in this area...

There's quite a contingent of Twin Citiens on this site so not only is there a ridiculous amount of great info, there's also lots of local expertise.