By a professional estimate I mean having a contractor bid the work, not just me estimating the jobs. 

We have seen that having a professional marketing piece builds credibility which is invaluable in this business. 

Readers should seek professional advice.

That said, I highly recommend speaking with a local professional in the DFW area to get insights tailored to your specific goals.

Start by joining local real estate groups, narrowing your approach to strategies like house hacking or multi-family investing, and building a team of professionals like agents and lenders.

I actually ended up going through a big career change, and attended a 6-month bootcamp to learn Software Development after 7 years cooking professionally in fine-dining kitchens. 

Also makes it look professional when a potential renter comes to look at it.

Licenses are typically required if you plan to work in a professional real estate role, like as an agent or broker.

You can determine if the cost segregation study makes sense by speaking with your accountant and many cost segregation professionals offer a free analysis.

I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?