While I’m still in the early stages, I’m incredibly motivated to learn, grow, and surround myself with like-minded individuals who can help guide me along the way.What drew me to real estate is that I saw it as the best route for me and family to have financial freedom.

Of course you can get discounts for having certain items FULLY updated, like plumbing.  

There are a lot of options out there.Some of the most useful items BiggerPockets members have identified are features that save time so they can spend time working on their next property.

Paying off the notes, working to pre-emptively make repairs to capex items before they fail or become a major issue think roof, HVAC, and foundation.

I was the seller doing a 1031x and it lowered the net sale.I didn’t realize the closing statement items were handled a different way and not included on the SchE.

Doctors who deliver babies learn how in their OBGYN rotation and midwives counseling pregnant women are mostly mothers themselves.

Quote from @Andrea Wellman: Would like to invest in short term rentals to start and learn from this forum and experts.  

Quote from @Mikal Toliver: It’s an exciting time go learn, understand, and practice real estate estate investing.

You will learn a lot.  

By making partial dispositions, you can also avoid subsequent recapture on these items when you go to sell.