My goal is to establish mutually beneficial relationships that enhance both their careers and mine.I look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and teams passionate about success in real estate.

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

By recognizing the signs and implementing effective preventative measures, landlords and property managers can protect themselves from potential scams.

I specialize in investment properties, high-end homes, and commercial real estate, and I run Updegraff Group Realty, a full-service brokerage that helps investors not only find and fund deals but also manage construction, optimize returns, and scale their portfolios.Financing Your First Deal Without Using Your Own MoneyIt’s a common question, and the truth is—it’s very doable, but it requires strategy and relationships.

Sometimes, buying an existing property can be more cost-effective and less time-consuming and maybe require slightly less permits, etc. 

High earners should also consider estate planning tools like trusts or Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) to minimize future tax burdens.Given his income level and tax complexity, consulting a real estate-focused CPA is essential to maximizing deductions and optimizing tax efficiency.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

You should definately expect a good ROI, but I dont' have data to show how that would effect it would have on revenue.

For a rental property, the gain is subject to capital gains tax (15-20%) and depreciation recapture tax (up to 25%) on any depreciation claimed, unless the proceeds are reinvested.To minimize taxes, consider reinvesting the sale and insurance proceeds into another property under §1033 or converting the property to a rental before selling to claim depreciation deductions.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

I've consistently written about the forces of nature and her current and future effects on the real estate market (even while often being ridiculed and politicized on this very site for it) regardless: I personally moved and invested in coastal Oregon in 2018 from Venice Beach Los Angeles partly as a result of the trajectory of climate and have assisted several clients that specifically purchased on the Oregon Coast for their own 'climate havens,' investment and future retirement homes.