Recent decades have seen Austin’s skyline, business environment and population redefined. Now known as a popular city for young professionals and tourists, Austin has many new residents who formerly dwelled in Califor...

Here's some guidance on buying your first investment property in Southern California or Columbus, Ohio:Down payment:For investment properties, lenders typically require 15-30% down payment on your first investment15% down is possible with excellent credit (700+ score)20-25% down is more common, especially for multi-unit propertiesSection 8 considerations:Pros:Guaranteed portion of rent from governmentPotential for longer-term tenantsMay be easier to fill vacancies in some areasCons:More paperwork and inspections requiredRent amounts set by local housing authorityPotential property damage concernsOther tips:Research local markets carefully - price trends, rental rates, etc.Factor in all costs - taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacanciesConsider starting with a single-family home or small multi-unitBuild a team - real estate agent, property manager, contractorsHave cash reserves beyond just the down paymentUnderstand landlord-tenant laws in your chosen locationI'd recommend talking to local real estate agents in both areas to get more specific market insights.

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Once have a market chosen, then will need to get team assembled, for sure..

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There are always parents of students who have failed out, transferred or chosen to study abroad offering discounted subleases every semester.

Your initial investment will largely depend on your source of fund and chosen strategy.

However, some of our clients have chosen to pay capital gains tax on a portion of the proceeds and use that money for renovations.Not all contracts include 1031 exchange language.

My thoughts:Damage Protection:Goods: The total cash paid by the guest at the time of the booking is less. Makes your property more accessible (at least on the surface).Bad: Has a cost which is not used most of the tim...

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