Banks also recognized that in just two years most properties rebounded in value.

HI Julie,I recognize your reply is 5 years old but I just came across it.We are also in Northern VA  and looking for a good CPA in the area.

However, due to time constraints and our location in California while the project will be in Texas, hiring a general contractor without a track record in home building has proven to be difficult to manage remotely.

You should know the target investment area well enough to quickly recognize actual deals versus those that are not going to be profitable.You should then have a team in place that can quickly validate the condition of the property and give a decently accurate estimate of repairs. 

Because 1 of our rentals (the Nevada one) is newer and does not appear on our past Schedule C, they chose not to recognize any of the income from that property.

We've engaged with multiple contractors in the past, and it has proven to be quite challenging up here.

Increased Institutional Investment: Large investment firms and private equity groups are recognizing the potential of mobile home parks as a stable asset class, driving up purchase prices.

While I may be new to the game, I'm eager to learn, grow, and build a successful portfolio in really any metropolitan areas of Virginia, not just Richmond.Although I have limited investment experience, I recognize the importance of networking and seeking guidance from seasoned professionals.

@Kevin Si the main point I heard is that you're approaching "retirement" not active management :)You can partner with proven operators who can effectively spread that 1M across 1,000+ Multifamily Units with less downside risk WHILE you keep your retirement TIME.

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