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Attend local real estate meetups or connect with agents and investors who know your area well—on-the-ground insight is invaluable.When deciding between local and out-of-state investing, there's no one-size-fits-all answer, but for most first-time investors, starting locally has major advantages.

A solid couple signed on, and despite the typical "newly rehabbed house" issues—plumbing, appliances, HVAC sizing—they stuck with me, and they're still there today.That deal pushed me to find a real, professional contractor—someone I now work with on all my projects.

A great way to build a decent sized portfolio without needing a ton of cash out of pocket plus you are enabling yourself to live for free that whole time which allows you to stack money even quicker in addition to whatever you do for active income. 

The licensing portion contains 2 parts. 

This usually happens when a contractor is planning to run off with a huge portion of money before even completing the work.

The full 1031 exchange must be completed within 180 days, or the tax deferral is disallowed.Property Use Rules:To qualify for a 1031 exchange:The property sold must have been used for investment or business purposes.The new property must also be held for investment, so if you plan to house hack, you must allocate only the rental portion for 1031 treatment.Example: If you live in one half and rent the other, only 50% of the new property qualifies for 1031.Taxes Avoided with 1031:If executed properly, the following taxes are deferred:Federal long-term capital gains tax (15–20%)Depreciation recapture tax (25%)NIIT (Net Investment Income Tax) if applicable (3.8%)State capital gains tax (in Oregon, can be up to 9.9%)But if you fail the timing rules, you’ll owe all of the above taxes in the year of sale which could be well over $100K depending on your basis and depreciation history.Planning Tips:Work with a Qualified Intermediary (QI) before selling, you cannot take possession of funds.Consider renting out the entire replacement property for at least one year before occupying any part.

Hi @Ramya ManchuFannie Mae/Freddie Mac guidelines cap total interested-party contributions (IPCs) — like seller, builder, or lender incentives — at 2% of the purchase price for investment properties, regardless of down payment size.

Same size house, sold comps within about a 3 square mile area, sold within the last few years. 

In reality, yes interest rates play a minor role, however the cost of the property far exceeds what banks will lend as a portion of income.