It goes without saying that your real estate professional should be working hard (and smart) but the successful investor/buyer has to show up also.

But if the county re-assesses every 3 or 4 years, you will pay market prop taxes soon enough.I’ve been an investor for 46 years and this is NOT something I would do.Over this time, I have seen investors get themselves in trouble by being “too smart by half” often with creative tax structures that end up causing trouble but this is a another danger zone in my mind.I’d think long and hard before embarking on what you propose.If the acquisition doesn’t stand in its own merits and one needs to resort to chicanery to make it work maybe it’s not a deal.just my two cents.good luck,Arn

You are smart to assume the carrier is looking to manage their exposure. 

They are more likely to seek out properties with green certifications, solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and smart home technology that reduces energy consumption and minimizes environmental impact.Preference for Flexible and Multifunctional Spaces: With the rise of remote work and flexible lifestyles, Millennials are redefining the concept of home space.

House hacking is a smart move, and it’s great you’re already looking into financing.Best of luck,Julio

Smart money move. 

- Would it be smart to pull the equity and use it towards the down payment of our next home?

@Kristi PrattTo make smart real estate choices, think about rising rates, cash-out refis, and slow pay growth.

I'm reducing the footprint and repricing.... finally a smart person. our floorplan for each unit we build is 668 sq ft and 2 beds for that exact same reason. people that Aren't in cheap markets don't understand. in columbus we face appraisal issues if we don't keep it as small as possible. 

Do your homework, crunch the numbers on potential profits, and seek advice from experts like real estate agents, property managers, and financial consultants to make smart choices.Good luck!