Was also looking for countertops; the stores near MSI appear to also deal MSI so it's probably just best to go to MSI . . . that is, if they'll give access to corporate pricing. 

.🙌  make connections with other Airbnb strategy investors and gain the confidence to BRRR my first property with no previous construction experience 😅🤝  make a great connection with someone who is an expert in BRRR method 

This will allow you to gain valuable experience without overwhelming yourself.Understand the Market: Take the time to research the Houston market thoroughly.

They can give you access to off-market properties such as foreclosures and bank-owned properties.

Sale of Property (10/2024):• Sale Price: $290,000• Net Profit: $220,000Capital Gains Calculation1.

You are making a lot of assumptions on accessibility and ease of install.

It wasn’t a huge payday—$5,000—but what I gained from the experience was far more valuable than the check.It started when I got a lead from an older woman who owned a house in New Hampshire but lived in Maine.

Without the address and access code I don't have to worry about that. 

Long term capital gain isn't bad. 

It will not offset capital gains, rather offset the ordinary income.