Should I be visiting, asking neighbors questions, getting a feel for the neighborhood and home (in person rather than just off of online research) before buying or making offers? 

Look into pops of color, fake plants, and ways to make it feel less sterile.2) The reviews are not good to start.

If you pay rent while in Aspen, that housing expense will be factored into your DTI ratio (e.g. total rent paid in 5 months divided by 12 months).You should be prepared for your loan file to go to an underwriting manager for second-level review on account of the occupancy risk associated with your primary home being located so far away from your work.

There's a lot of bad information available online and its not prudent to rely on most of what you read.

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Client reviews/referrals are important! 

Some of the upgrades look great from the pictures I saw online.

Just review the topics and you can find ones that will match up with areas of investing you are interested in. 

Members are allowed to bring in their deals for review and questions, and Chris himself shares his thoughts and insights.

To prepare:Line Up a Cost Segregation Specialist: Reach out to a reputable firm now so they can review your property soon after purchase.Document Pre-Purchase Costs: Any fees or improvements related to acquisition should be organized for easier allocation.Tax Strategy Planning: Consult your CPA to align this with your overall real estate strategy and optimize benefits for 2025.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.