Made a decent profit for my first experience Lessons learned?

It's worth doing the call with them because that's free.

If you're ever looking to chat more about investing strategies, or need any advice as you start your journey, feel free to reach out.My plan is to kick off my investing journey this year with my first live-in flip.

Otherwise, it’s treated as a partnership requiring Form 1065.Get an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS (free) for tax and banking purposes.Separate personal and business finances by opening an LLC bank account and keeping rental income/expenses distinct.Consider an operating agreement, even if not required by state law, to define ownership and responsibilities.Liability protection: An LLC helps shield personal assets, but you may still need landlord insurance and an umbrella policy to cover lawsuits and unexpected claims.Tax strategy: Rental income typically passes through to your personal return (Schedule E).

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So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

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Should I just jump into it and try to invest in my first property with not much experience besides the many investing books I've read?

Do you have any RE experience?