The key is really focusing on the right neighborhoods, knowing your numbers, and being patient for the right opportunities.As for the fix-and-flip market, the lower entry costs can definitely make it a great place to start, but you've got to be mindful of renovation budgets and timelines.

The 2025 Philadelphia assessment hit really hard unfortunately the values that they assign him any properties are pretty accurate of what they're worth in fact, even a little bit lower sadly though, that makes your property taxes a lot higher and gives you a large jump from 2024.

If investors attempt to streamline their services, it can lead to a more organized approach to property management, lowers the risk of gaps in insurance coverage or missed tax benefits as well as simplifies communication and reduces confusion.

My brother currently lives in Dallas and pays an arm and a leg to rent an apartment (He is married so cant house hack).

However, if your goal is cash flow, it might be tougher because of the higher prices and lower RTP ratios.

When you convert an asset to Roth you have to get a third party valuation and often they come in at a major discount..25-60% so your taxable amount is way lower than the actual conversion.  4. 

Chris...The property is paid off...currently sitting empty...with needed minor repairs.Trying to deferr Capital Gains Tax liability until my earned income is lower in retirement.Would this change your mind?

You will likely have to lower the rent because you are taking space away from them AND making them share space. 

For beginners, focus on markets with lower entry costs, high investor activity, and steady demand—like parts of the Midwest or the Southeast.

A good example of this might show high return for a house in Detroit that is 100 years old, next to a GM plant, vs lower return for a 10 year old house next to the Tesla plant in Taylor, TX.