I’m about to close my first deal and am eager to network with other investors, agents, wholesalers, lenders, and cool folks as I continue my journey. sup Hey James, Cool last name by the way

Have your bank refinance you at the very last second because there is a good chance there will be another rate cut before May of next year. 

Last week I made a post about getting a US mortgage as a US citizen who lives abroad (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/1219693-getti...).

I know from the a deed recorded last month that FreddieMac got house from foreclosed former owner for 180k.

:(Look at how you describe them in that last response.

I just bought a lot not as nice as that one last month for 250k.. 

Lastly, do some initial research on local STR rules and costs to prepare for discussions with your team.Building a solid team, including an agent and co-host, will set you up for success.

I’m aware of loss harvesting when it comes to stocks, bonds, etf’s, etc. but how can this occur with real estate?

Verifying last 2 years of rental history very important!

I began using their VA and skip-traced lists service last month, and after just two weeks of dialing, we've seen promising results.