Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

The biggest thing with 5+ units is everything is more expensive, and the inspection requirements (depending on the municipality) are often more rigorous.

You would arguably be better off buying a CD at a slightly lower yield with almost no risk, time, or stress requirements. 

Make sure to get legal advice on what you can and can’t do for bill back and what kind of notice period is required in your state. 

Do you recommend it?

Instead, it reduces the seller's net sale proceeds, which may impact the amount required to be reinvested to fully defer capital gains taxes.For the buyer, the credit lowers the property’s basis rather than being deductible as a repair expense.

I highly recommend contacting Ashley if you're considering investing in Gulf Shores. 

For a first-lien HELOC on a 2-unit rental property, I highly recommend reaching out to Taylor Adams at A&N Mortgage.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

My goal is to diversify with an investment that generates steady cash flow, even if it requires a larger upfront investment and lower overall returns.