Tax Breaks- I am not an accountant, but I recommend conversing with one to see all of the benefits to owning a rental property.

There's a reason that people try to buy properties off-market and that is because you can find sellers who care more about terms than maximizing returns.So start with a conversation: you already presumably have some rapport since it's your landlord and you've spoken before.

Let me know if you’d like to dive deeper into the process!

If you're looking for all the differences between the 6 types of renovation loans (Limited 203k, Standard 203k, Homestyle, ChoiceRenovation, VA, and USDA), you're best to use the internet or have a 1-2 hour conversation/meeting with me or an experienced renovation lender. 

A PM will eat 60% of your cash flow to save 50% of your time, at best.I had a great conversation with the CEO of a Property Management company in the NE, who himself has invested in dozens of rentals, and wanted him to sell me on the idea of owning rental properties instead of investing in syndications.

Conversely, a new built A class SFR, in A class market of significant growth via a well laid out planned city development, great schools, area people are glamouring to move to, a-class tenants, very very low risk.

Price point for duplex conversions are not bad with some sweat equity.

VRBO read the messages between us about her viewing the house and sent me the email below:  This email is regarding Case Number: XXXXXXXXXXDear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,We have become aware that you may be directing travellers to either contact, book, or pay offsite in your inquiry’s conversations.

However, alternatives like a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA), a 60-Day Rollover, or a Roth IRA Conversion can help you avoid penalties.A SDIRA allows you to invest directly in real estate while maintaining the tax advantages of your IRA.

If you want a personal residence, that’s a different conversation.