Next, I tend to recommend that clients stay away from inflated HOA fees.

., when looking at small towns, focus on markets with strong rental demand—whether from visitors, local workers, or a growing economy.

Consider an installment sale if financing is an issue.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

They must provide quality service, or their clients won't want to pay the price.

If you're at all interested in North Carolina, consider the Triangle (Raleigh / Durham) and Triad (Greensboro / Winston-Salem) areas, which are my focus for both clients and myself.

I work on projects across multiple states and have a strong network of contractors.Regarding when to involve a contractor, if it’s someone you haven’t worked with before, I’d suggest waiting until after the inspection.

Splitting the gift across multiple years may reduce immediate tax reporting but requires appraisals, legal documentation and proper structuring.If the house is highly appreciated, holding it for inheritance may be more tax-efficient because the recipient would receive a stepped-up basis to the FMV at the time of your passing, eliminating much of the capital gains tax liability.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Whomever will do her taxes when she does sell, (can be done prior, and should be asap) will have to submit a change of accounting method form .....I've had multiple clients that never took depreciation and when they sold, we had to fix it...doing your own taxes isn't as easy as some tax software companies make it seem 

Are STRs in this area still delivering strong cash flow?