I am a professional photographer and have been doing that for the past 18 years, so I'll also be building my business in NC from the ground up!

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

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Unfortunately, this problem waste a lot of my time that could be spent on other investments.I have used the same tax professional for many years and he is very educated, but also much older than me and it's hard for me to understand all the reasons he has expressed why is better to put the rental on my personal tax returns.

Hi Sean, Within my 20 years of experience, owning 30 properties and managing over 300, I’ve seen busy professionals like you scale successfully while working demanding W-2 jobs.

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Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Accept it "as is" and fulfill the lease.By responding quickly, professionally, and confidently, they realize I am not an easy target and choose to move on.

I've read mixed reviews on host experiences with VRBO and Booking.com, so I've been hesistant to list there.Currently, using PriceLabs and tweaking/ analyzing pricing a few times a week.Honestly, my photos are not the greatest yet, but it is a high priority for me to get professional photos soon.

The combination of families looking for more space, good schools, and a quieter lifestyle has been a big driver of demand.For my investments, I’ve noticed:High tenant quality: Families or professionals relocating to suburbs like Naperville and Wheaton tend to stay longer, which helps with stability.Increased competition: It’s definitely tougher to find good deals, especially in top-tier school districts.