Stay disciplined with your numbers, build relationships with local investors and agents, and be patient, good deals will come with persistence and the right approach.Good luck!

He's great".I recently went to a conference (that fortunately was free) where a really famous name in the flip space talked for an hour about how important relationships and authenticity are in the real estate business.

Off market commercial properties are usually shared through relationships or brokers.

I am looking to gain mentorship and relationships!

To avoid issues, hold the property in the trust for a year, ensure the LLC is properly structured, and consult a CPA or 1031 exchange expert to confirm compliance with state and federal tax laws.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

., managing bookings or tenant interactions), which could subject it to self-employment tax.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If said guru also has a relationship with an LLC creation company that over-charges by thousands of dollars, then it’s obvious why they tell you that you need one!   

As a former house hacker myself, I'd suggest you try not to get too close (in terms of friendship) with your tenants - the tenant/landlord relationship can make it tricky to become friends.Do you have a price range or down payment amount that you're targeting?

Private Money Lenders (PML): More flexible, relationship-based funding with lower fees.

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