Accurate and meticulous record keeping will keep you safe from IRS audits.6.

If your $150,000 properties appreciate by just 3%, they could be worth around $200,000 each in 10 years, adding significant equity.Additionally, mortgage paydown from tenants further builds equity.

Public Record bedroom number is different than the advertised bedroom number.For instance, Public record and tax assessor says 4, while advertised bedroom number on MLS/listing is 5.The listing agent insists that the bedroom number is correct and that assessor and public information are wrong.What steps do I need to ensure that the advertised bedroom number is correct?

I want everything I did to be worth it (reading about real estate, joining BiggerPockets, networking, etc.)Thoughts:1.

Places like Indianapolis, Memphis, or even parts of Texas could be worth looking into.

- Opportunity is that home prices in Austin have been at record highs since COVID but the election and interest rates have created a major buying opportunity.

It might be worth getting another quote or two for repairs to protect your home.

It's worth $300,000 after repairs.  

Since they're month-to-month, it might be worth having a respectful conversation, explaining the market situation and any improvements you're planning to make.Some tenants might leave, which could actually work in your favor if you're looking to renovate each unit.

You will have to show that the value they say your property is worth in the market is off by more than that 20% to even start to have traction.