My out-of-state clients love it here because you can still find cash flowing deals hitting the 1% rule with lots of appreciation potential.

Also, factor in potential interest rate changes if the HELOC isn’t fixed.

The city offers a mix of high appreciation potential in certain areas and solid cash flow in others.

Not only does it have excellent potential as a house hack, but it also offers significant upside for a live-in flip.

If you ever want to get into a tenant nightmare of costly potential litigation become a landlord, have the ac go out in Phoenix in July, and inform the tenant that you just don’t have the funds to replace it!.    

While most of his experience is with new construction rather than remodels, he’s already given me a few pointers and is looking into potential referrals for me.

It seems every market goes through a cycle -- unnoticed potential; early titillation as the potential becomes known; flood gates open and gold rush is on; property prices rise, revenues drop, regulations come in; and finally balance is found.

Traditional IRA withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, with a 10% penalty if under 59½, potentially pushing you into a higher tax bracket.

I'm not a fan of mega back door roth contributions, unless potentially if you're in the 22% tax bracket or lower.

The BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) could also be a great strategy to recycle your capital.To find deals, try direct mail campaigns targeting absentee owners or distressed properties, or go driving for dollars in neighborhoods with strong rental potential.