So far they are failing in my eyes because they are not taking their house and house hacking strategy seriously.  

We currently own our primary residence in Nevada, a vacation property in California and a SFR rental in Seattle.With our limited experience thus far, we are considering out of state properties in the $1-200K range.How long does it take before one could justifiably be considered a pro in the eyes of the tax man?

Seeking a referral for a good property manager in the Milwaukee market for out of state investor.I have family in the area however I am on the west coast.The property I am looking at acquiring (duplex) has tenants in place, and I am just looking for good property management, eyes on the property etc.Thank you very much!  

From the eyes of a GC 2 weeks isn't long enough unless you guys specifically had an agreement to pay faster than that.

Maybe someone on here that is there will go take a look as a consultant for a small fee to be your unbiased (eyes and ears) on the ground there.

Enjoy college, but don't take your eye off of real estate.

The only reason why that investor was selling is that she had her eyes on another long term property that came on the market and she didn't want to do a cash out refinancing. 

Looking at listing may not need full rehab, new roof and water heater done, 3br in neighbor run 900 to 1000, rehab for low maintenance, try to buy as low as you can , look at comps, probably could go in as low as 38-42 with good agent and stress as is, maybe a few agents here to help, get one to give you good numbers not listing agent numbers , street is a nice one for area, not much back yard or parking but nice front, before you close make sure vacant  contingent, if numbers work I would do it, the are predicting an abundance of rentals avail next year with building craze but keeping expense low you should be safe, remember don't rehab as if you are living there, think durable and repaintable, number should go into systems and structure first, elect,heat,walls, windows,floors,plumbing, if you use a contractor go with one you know or work with someone in area to keep an eye on progress, good luck at least you know some of the history of the property

You get two sets of eyes for the price of one.

I have an eye for numbers. and I live in a city with tons of property for sale cheap.