New year, new laws (Senate bills 205, 206 & 207).Effective January 2, 2025, Michigan landlords can no longer consider a tenant's source of income when screening them. 

I don't know the answers on taxes, but New Jersey is the densest state in America.

We were able to negotiate a buy down on the interest rates. 

This is a new strategy and platform, so any question is a good one so that everyone can best understand the process.

I don't think your first property needs to be perfect, but doing the work in advance gives you the possibility of refi (in a good rate environment) or more equity on a HELOC.

For example, adding little things like a pack-n-play, high chair, and coloring books can attract more families, or a dedicated workstation can help snag business travelers to fill in during the week. 

(The Black Friday sale on the Bigger Pockets bookstore was where I did my own Christmas shopping so my family knew what to ‘buy’ for me!).

In a lot of sections of the house this was a good thing because less drywall work, but there is one room that has old wood paneling that was severely warped.

@Krista Lancedo you work with a CPA? 

I am new to BiggerPockets and I am new to cross border investing. at first glance, everything online states that you will need an LLC to purchase a property in the United States as an investment. but upon further research, it states that the CRA will not accept American LLCs and they will be seen as a corporation.