Having a solid contractor who can give you bids helps for sureLessons Learned:I have had a couple of clients out of state not fly out and see their property in person & then be disappointed about some things after closingGeneral Tips:I'm sure you are well versed in the Dallas Fort Worth market but this is a nice little tool to have https://www.areavibes.com/ this website gives you a nice overview of streets and zip codes and a total livability score. 

There's so much information here on BiggerPockets as well as the podcast and books and other websites, books and blogs too that are either free or very cheap. 

@Matthew McCarty At the beginning of my investing career, I was constantly looking at websites like Zillow and Redfin to see what houses are selling for so that I have a good feeling on the market I picked.

No, I'm sure you didn't, especially on a website monitored by the FBI, FTC and others.

(MLS/Realtor.com is propogated to more than 30 other websites.)David KrulacBigger Pockets Podcast #82  

Note: Short and succinct updates are provided on the https://fincen.gov/boi website but I like to get more context.

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

I think.. that darn NMLS website is the most user unfriendly site I have ever seen..  

I'm not sure if we can like to articles on our own websites here, so to be safe I'll just suggest the IRS web page, which does do a pretty good job of explaining the basics: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc510The main thing to know if you're going to claim business miles is that you do need to keep a log of every business trip. 

Most people who buy in Costa Rica do it for lifestyle and they might rent (or not) to cover the cost and maybe make a little profit.Unless mentioned otherwise, when responding on that topic I know or I have assumed that people are potentially interested in an investment property, not a lifestyle property because this is an "investment" website and people talk about STR.