It’s always a good idea to document the conversation too, even if it’s just jotting down the details for your records.If they don’t take the warning seriously, you’ve got options.

If you have a good FICO, a decent down payment and closing costs, go ahead an do the first one. 

If you truly enjoy property management, it might be for you, regardless of financial consideration.If evaluating the question purely from a financial standpoint, it comes down to the value of your time. 

So all of the gain and depreciation recapture are initially still tax deferred.However, like Joe said, the down side is later when sold  you lose the 1031 option. the client will pay tax on all gain and depreciation recaptured from before the 1031 also. 

Don't expect rates to come down. 

I want to educate myself so that I can help my parents a few years down the road.

For myself hands down the fastest way to get to Fi is via house hacking. 

Which means to me that Zillow is cracking down on people hunting for arbitrage on its platform.Consider that, and other potential barriers, when assessing your marketing tools.

I have it narrowed down to two agents, one has more general experience in the area and are part of a large organization.

Have you taken the time to sit down and reflect on last year and how you did compared to the goals you set for yourself in 2024?