What's your experience level at this time? 

Rent for a few years and convert to primary.Next Step/sHow do we shift while keeping AGI at lowest levels?

Getting a bit overwhelmed with all the required County Level and City Level business licenses, STR permits and Tax accounts (Business Tax, Franchise & Excise Tax, Sales & Use Tax) to register with the state.

Some of us have a lot of experience and could make that $20k stretch into something, but we have skills you don't.

Quote from @Ashley Kehr: There are a ton out there, but if you are starting out to mid level I like buildium.

Target neighborhoods like Brewerytown, Kensington, and Point Breeze, where demand and ARV potential are currently strong.Your skills in renovations will give you a significant edge in controlling costs and boosting returns.

One golden rule I follow,if it takes a long time to fix/replace when it breaks, don't buy a cheap one.Imagine, this thing breaks in the middle of your peak season and the people who can come out to rebuild are 2 weeks out....It takes at least a day or two to build something like this even if you are super skilled.

Valuing your time and understanding your limits and skills will make a big difference in the equity you build, the quality of the work and your sanity. 

Looking to improve my investment skills, I decided to get my residential home inspection license which led to me starting HLC Home Inspections.

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