Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

🎉 As we kick off 2025, I want to encourage all my fellow Americans stationed in Germany—or preparing to move here—to start thinking differently about your housing allowance.Did you know that your housing allowance could be more than just a rent payment?

While it doesn't directly offset the income picked up from the inherited IRA distribution on your tax return, this could partially or fully offset the tax impact and be a completely legit way to accomplish sort of a backdoor rollover.For example.. 

Experience carries more weight than a few numbers on an appraisal.Everything was going smoothly for the first 4 months.

Besides reading and listening to podcasts, my wife and I attend a local real estate investor meetup that has been extremely beneficial. 

Some can charge less on a job and some charge more on a job. 

An example is on one permit I had plans for electrical, plans for gas, plans for AC condenser.

Personally, I'm in the growth phase so I'm still working to acquire more properties and utilize more leverage. 

Just be sure to stay on top of your contributions, fees, and any extra paperwork so you can get the most out of those “triple tax” benefits.Hope this helps!

You do not owe the seller any explanation on this.