Hey ZekeThank you for the valuable insight and reply to my post.

100% worth it to post on Furnished Finder, but you need to make sure that you understand it is not a booking site.

Have been tracking the news on insurance which surprisingly to me- is not expected to rise in Colorado, post the LA fires.

This is my first time posting to this group.

Startup costs related to the LLC or marketing may be partially deductible in the first year, with the remainder amortized over 15 years.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I just posted a YouTube video about just that recently :-)

All the best and keep us posted with your real estate journey.

For rentals, consider holding properties in an LLC for liability protection.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Please keep those posts in the Classifieds forum.Need a spreadsheet or form?

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.