When you called, and it seems many did, the scammer answered the phone using my name (though I understand with a heavy foreign accent).

Hello everyone, my name is Max. I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights from others, and contribute value wherever I can in the real estate field. Excited to learn and grow together.

Just keep in mind that entertainment expenses—like taking clients out for a show or a game—aren’t deductible anymore.And, yes, you can deduct 100% of your education expenses if you’re already a real estate investor.

Right now, I'm a local investor in Bend Oregon but the market is very tight locally.

Hi @William Taylor, As an agent and investor, I have a few suggestions. 

@Hiyun Park only experienced investors can DIY everything in Class C Midwest areas like Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, etc.Hopefully the info below will help you:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Talk to local agents and investors!

For a first time investor, I definitely recommend house hacking for most people as homeowner loans are by far the best in terms of rate and LTV. 

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Hi Everyone! I live in Lawrenceville, GA and am beginning my first house hack, working to purchase another property by the end of the year. Became a real estate agent after I fell in love with home ownership processes...