Hi everyone,I am currently a high school senior turning 18 in a month.

I highly recommend LIA (Landinvestor.co).

high prices have made properties expensive and high rates have made money expensive. 

Our home state, TX, has really high property tax which is see as a big disadvantage.

I'd highly recommend house hacking in your local market since you're in one of the highest cost of living areas in the US, especially if you're renting currently and planning on staying in the area for 5-10 years.It sounds sexy to go out and invest out of state for your first property.

Well-maintained homes: Homeowners tend to spend more time and money maintaining their homes, which contributes to the overall quality of the neighborhood.

I updated the kitchen with high-end appliances, installed custom cabinetry, and added modern finishes throughout.

By and large, QI's have very high ethical standards, and are sometimes overlooked as the engines of this tax saving tactic.]REPUTATION MARKERS 📊INDUSTRY STANDINGMembership in professional organizationsLeadership roles in FEAEducational contributions to the industryRelationships with major title companiesCLIENT RELATIONSHIPS 👥Testimonials from CPAs and attorneysReferences from title companiesLong-term client relationshipsTransparent fee structuresRELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS 🚩Overly familiar with your realtor/brokerKickback arrangements (illegal!)

I highly doubt I will ever see my money again.

You have to have exit values of single family homes high enough where build cost can work.