Typically, I run a current income/expense column next to a ProForma column to show potential value add opporunties.I agree with @Robert. 

I typically make my initial offer at 75% of my MAO.

However, if distributions are still ongoing or the final resolution is unclear, you may need to wait until 2025 or later when the loss is definitively established.Under IRC Section 165, worthless securities can be written off as a capital loss, but partial losses typically aren’t deductible until the investment is fully settled.

I had a W2 while working as an agent before transitioning to full time - most folks are in this position.2) You will likely pay your broker a typical commission split even if you are representing yourself.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?

@Rory DarcyRecommend 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?

Below is some copy & paste info about our methodology:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?

So many BP podcasts that I've listened to someone brought a "partner" in on the deal but they don't typically expound upon the journey to finding said partner. 

I started with single-family homes and then moved on to condos, typically holding onto properties longer than I probably should.

A typical BRRRR in DC creates $200k in equity.