“Getting into real estate” per se is not your goal.

You knew the situation with the rental, lack of security deposit etc.So, with these costs factored into your plans right from the time of purchase, they are really just part of the costs to get the place rehabbed and you haven't "lost" anything per se.

Ireside in SE Pennsylvania and would like my first investment property to be local to the area. 

I personally like new construction in the SE in markets like AL, SC, FL, TX, etc. where you will see strong cash flow and strong appreciation in both rents and market values. 

I noticed the IRS has info on Husband and Wife businesses here:https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-se....If I understand correctly, there are 3 different options.  

You have to register prior to by calling the library or this link: https://gchrl.org/features/2016/09/08/financial-se...

Here is the definition of MAGI: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p925/ar02.html#en...Here is a quick table to calculate MAGI:https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-se...

Hi everyone!My name is Alex and I am a prospective investor looking to get into the rental market.  I've been reading day and night on this subject since I have become interested, have taken a look at the UBG here on ...

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This is my first post. I've become interested in real estate after talking with a friend about how to get more cash flow. I've been reading many posts and listening to podcasts daily on BP. My goal is to ...

I currently reside in SE Portland in a 1500 SQ 5 bedroom, 2 bath house (tiny house for six people, a married couple lives here as well).