We got units lead certified (which are more valuable due to being able to rent to section 8) at close and the lender was able to sign off on the environmental issues. 

Your security camera footage can be valuable evidence if needed.

Usually homes are under contract by the 2nd price reduction.Knowing this trick has been extremely valuable to me and my investors in 3 ways: (1) It has saved valuable time from submitting low ball offers that could never be considered. (2) It has provided leverage for many accepted deals that have been just a tiny bit overpriced, closely competed for, but all the other bids barely missed the percentage mark. (3) When the bidding period changes to a daily bid, I submit a bid as quickly as I can and if possible on the same day that the bidding period becomes a daily period.

My husband works for a commercial developer (W-2) and is a small owner (K1) so our understanding is that he qualifies for REPS. We're looking at buying an STR to self-manage but with rates and prices where they are, t...

You'll want to look for off-market leads in your area (Propstream offers a valuable list of leads such as pre-forclosure at only $99/month). 

If you find a less valuable property, you can still defer some of your gain but you would end up recognizing some tax. 

To sit in the 1st position requires repapering the higher equity deal with the low IR.Any thoughts on how I can access this equity without selling or refinancing the more valuable property?

Only paying tax next year April 2025Learnings that might be valuable to the BP community:- summary highlight reel of returns https://www.facebook.com/reel/463607949581515 (bought for 395k, 3.75% 30yr fix, took 60k heloc out, cash flowed ok, water bill usually $3-600/m so bad etc) Put on new roof 19k, upgraded w new paint, vanity, boilers 10k prior to selling in April.- buyer was NACA 0% down, and they will occupy 1st floor unit, got lucky as they fit well into neighborhood and love the house.

A list of 25 buyers doing 20+ deals a year is way more valuable than a list of 100 buyers that are each doing 1 deal a year.

I'm particularly passionate about Dallas Area of Real Estate Outside of real estate, I enjoy sports, camping, hiking etc.Excited to learn and connect with you all!