I joined this community because I want to get my hands dirty and not just meet people online but form some real connections and try to provide value back to those that are willing to offer me advise and guidance, and even encouragement.So, this is my current situation:Back in 2020 I was one of the fortunate ones who purchased real estate when prices were still low (compared to today) and interest rates where at 3% or below.

Stick to areas you know well; this familiarity can greatly reduce risk and boost your confidence when making purchasing decisions. 2.

I didn’t know anyone in Alabama, so I called a few agents I found online and ended up picking one from BiggerPockets.

I attend one in Frederick which is online right now. 

There were weekly group video phone calls that despite usually only having 5-10 people online I could never get a question answered leaving me to believe they were pre recorded.

It's the basic formula for selling an online course that teaches you nothing you cannot learn on your own.

So while moving back into it for 2 years does bring the 121 exclusion back into play, that exclusion is reduced based on the percentage of Non Qualified usage over the holding period.  

We helped her move to PA from FL, provided a furnished apartment at a reduced rate for a while, etc.

Use your HELOC to purchase the duplex outright for $118K.Your brother’s $50K down payment can immediately go toward reducing your HELOC balance, leaving a remaining balance of $68K.Create a formal lease-to-own agreement with your brother.

Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.