Also typically time is of the essence in Real Estate so the quicker things get moving the faster the return comes.

I'd love to hear if anyone has become a licensed/certified home inspector to support their journey as a real estate investor.

You’re in the right place to learn about real estate investing.

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@Chris LauerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

The use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the tax liability immediately which therefore increases their bottom line due to the offsetting of income.

[Click the image to see full size.]Real estate investing is for achieving financial independence.

For every $100 million in public subsidies, approximately 1,157 co-living spaces could be created, compared to 313 studio apartments.The Bloomington City Council is reviewing potential ordinance language to facilitate co-living spaces, considering factors like parking, minimum square footage, and the definition of "family" in housing contexts.As real estate investors, it's essential to stay informed about such developments, as they can present new opportunities and models for investment.

All real estate transactions in SC must be conducted by real estate attorneys.

We quit real estate investing and it took me 23 years to start again.