For example, I believe Nest and Ecobee digital thermostats allow you to put a low/high floor on the temperature so tenants can't put it below or above a certain temperature.Finally, your lease should include a clause that says tenants are responsible for repairs if they abuse or neglect the property.

How do you build trust and present your deals to make them more appealing?

My strategy is to find a good agent, analyze the off market deals presented to me on either SF or MF within my budget, account for some repairs so I don't want to buy turnkey but also don't want to BRRRR from out of state (at least not yet), and rent to section 8. 

For the ground floor (non-permitted) we need to do some bathroom improvements which are not presently to code.

They were struggling to find a new place to live and needed financial help to secure their next steps and provide Christmas presents for their children.

As Rick mentioned, which is not what any OOS investor ever wants to hear, but being present is probably going to be helpful at some point in this process.

Hi Joseph,Shelby, NC presents some interesting opportunities for real estate investment, but it also has some potential challenges to consider. 

Currently don’t have the funds nor setup/space to do a house hack but good to keep in mind for the future if the opportunity presents itself! 

And make sure that all items necessary for you to get the best rate possible from your carrier (like 4 point inspections, roof attachment points, pool enclosures etc) are present or available.One nasty little factor that can't be helped is that every time you buy a property for more than than last owner paid - you will have a tax bump due to re-assessment. 

The financial benefits of a cost segregation study are realized through using increased cash flow to scale your business or strengthen your portfolio which is done by maximizing the net present value through deferring tax payments.As a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.