@Jeanette LandI always recommend using a tax professional.

Quote from @Andrea Lucarelli: I’m interested in beginning my REI career with purchasing a SFH or condo in Cleveland area (safe neighborhood) to list as a furnished rental for travel medical professionals, supply corporate housing needs, or house temporarily displaced families for insurance companies.  

Build connections with local professionals, talk to them in person, and value there time over yours.

Hello everyone,I’m expanding into the Chattanooga market and looking to connect with experienced professionals to help with upcoming projects.

Once you find someone willing to let you shadow them, approach it with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

It may be worth having an experienced professional helping you and you could always try to get the seller to pay your agent’s fees.

Here is an example of what it costs you to avoid professional advice.

There's a mix of younger professionals drawn to the tech and education sectors, as well as retirees attracted to the area's mild climate and cultural attractions.2.

See my video on this for more info.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?