States like CA, NY, CT, NJ, MD are notorious for high sale price homes, higher taxes and hard to cash flow.

Tax liens in MD are good for two years. 

Charge more to traveling health professionals.  

The way I'm looking at it, if my spouse and I only do employer matching for the 10 years we would have more than enough in there and still 10 years out from being able to access it.I do plan on doing 401k loans for deals if the numbers check out, and I've considered rolling over some of our 401ks into roth IRAs to access our contributions but we'd have to pay taxes out of pocket (a big hit to cash flow) and we couldn't touch it for 5 years.  

If all things are equal consider who responds most timely and do so with a professional tone, text, and/or email? 

And if there is a "why" then the 1031 is what you want to use to get into a new property and defer all tax.  

This will not only broaden my exposure to the market but also help me network with other investors and professionals as I work towards my long-term goals.My aim is to start buying properties for myself in 2026, as I’ll need some time to get my finances in order.I’m excited to be a part of this community and would greatly appreciate any advice, tips, or guidance you can share.

Prioritize properties with strong rental potential and set aside reserves to handle unexpected costs.Finally, familiarize yourself with tenant laws in your target market, especially in Portland, and consult a real estate-savvy CPA for tax efficiency and legal considerations.

I’m a little nervous about the 6% investment property tax here in SC!

Quote from @Josh Holley: I will also never purchase another property from you again after this interaction and your lack of professionalism.