Make sure to ask for client referrals and interview more than one company in Flint.

I'm sure there will be others with their own (and possibly conflicting) opinions, but for question #1, I always advise my clients to focus on properties in areas that 1) they currently (or previous) live in/near, 2) they travel to frequently, or 3) they have family/friends in the area.For question #2, the answer is going to depend on what you do for #1.

Our clients include many out-of-state and international investors.I’d recommend keeping an open mind about exploring opportunities in the surrounding cities near Indianapolis as well.

I have a client that bought a condo to rent after living there and the HOA ended up outlawing rentals.

I don't know specifically about ADUs and Chattanooga, but I have clients in other markets that focus on ADU construction on larger SFH lots.

For my clients, this SCREAMS of building equity, provided the ARVs would support the rehab.

3) Are you relying on placement agencies for getting the initial clients?

A 1031 exchange doesn’t apply, but funding through a self-directed IRA can defer taxes, though profits from debt financing may trigger UBIT.To reduce taxes, consider forming an LLC for better expense deductions, offsetting gains with investment losses, or holding the property for 12+ months to qualify for lower long-term capital gains rates.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I've been recommending www.repstracker.com to my clients. 

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