For example, I often recommend working with vendors who specialize in rental property maintenance or have experience with rental landscaping to keep your property looking great without overspending.Start Small and SmartFocus on buying a property that fits your budget and investing goals.

I'm looking to purchase a single family home as an investment property (buy and hold strategy).

I plan to buy my first rental property within 2 years (by Dec. 2026).

Remember that it takes more cash than you think to buy a place, too.

I work closely with many buy and hold investors and would be happy to share insights or explore ways we can collaborate. 

Buy it personally, and rent it full time to my C-corp?

Do you want to be solving tenant issues, buying properties, problems at work, etc. 

I would both buy a property to get your feet wet and at the same time make a plan to scale.  

Are you buying amazing deals or are they closer to market value?  

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.