Not sure if this appeals to youJoint Ventures: Partnering with a larger hospitality group or another investor might not only bring in funding but also expertise and industry connections. 40% of a deal is better than no deal.

If you find a seller willing to carry a note, you might be able to negotiate an arrangement that works without needing traditional bank financing.Another approach would be to partner with someone who has capital but lacks construction expertise.

@Eli JermanYes, you should hire a tax professional.

Recently, I've channeled that expertise into real estate investing, focusing on how smart design can significantly boost ROI.     

@Philip Beckwith typically in Michigan, you can only do a tax appeal in February.The instructions will be on the back of your winter tax bill.You will need to have great comparables to challenge the City Assessor's valuation.

I’d love to hear more about your goals and where you see yourself starting in the investment space.Looking forward to connecting and sharing insights as you grow your expertise—don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever want to chat or bounce ideas around!

We affirmed the absolute rights, set forth in your State’s LLC Law, for ANY Member to request copies of the three most recent years Federal and State tax returns issued by the LLC. 

Here's a good breakdown of your options for tax collecting starting Feb 1 based on the new regulations.

Figure out a question set that helps dive into their expertise as investor-friendly agents, ask about their experience in the investment real estate space, and have them send you a few properties that could meet your goals to show that they can provide quality properties for your to analyze (hint: this is also good to see if they overpromised on their market [ex - Raleigh for cash flow]).Also with the new lawsuit, any agent that knows what they're doing will require you to sign an agency agreement prior to viewing a home.

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