While this guidance provides general steps, it’s not legal advice; an attorney will ensure the process aligns with your specific circumstances.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Great post @Robby Sanchez Spot on!

For long-term planning, consider transferring the property into a trust to manage tax and legal complexities.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I mentioned these in my last post, Design Trends for 2025.

From the calculators I've looked at, it seems like it makes more sense very-long-term to hold on, but I'd love other's thoughts/resources (I'm not passionate about passing on as-much-as-possible to my kids when I die).From a blog post on this site about when to sell, one of the factors was when things have appreciated more than the rents in the area- but I wasn't sure when it was 'enough.'

Originally posted by @Oksana Patrick:Hi @JMassey I am a new investor myself, I bought my 1st property in summer 2019.

Hi all,Posted on biggerpockets my first deal back in 2011, this forum gave me the confidence to get it done. 

Thanks, 1st post, I cant believe I haven't used more BP in my investing career thus far, so much valuable info! 

I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...

Since this is a post about our loan shop, I'll highlight that we are a small loan shop (30 employees), family-owned just trying to get more clients by placing their loans well and treating customers well.