These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I'm a licensed contractor and home inspector with a moderate portfolio in Ft Wayne.

Online platforms like Zillow, PropStream, and Auction.com are worth exploring, and don’t forget to check out local real estate groups for deals and partnerships.Since you’re in Racine, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin and Milwaukee REIA are great resources for networking, finding contractors, and learning about funding opportunities.

Connect with lenders, agents, property managers, contractors, attorneys etc.3.

Readers should seek professional advice.

@Steven Hamilton II I just want to say how impressed I am with your knowledge and professionalism.

Is it worth bringing in my contractor first to see how difficult it would be or should I call the gas and water companies first?

Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.

My general contractor told me to charge her a $400/month pet fee for four months –which would allow me to save up $1,600 to cover damages- and then give her 30 days notice in May when it will be warmer and faster to fill a unit.

I do have a third goal, but too much will happen by the time my second goal materializes that my third goal will likely change drastically.Also, I tend to find myself wanting to ask market-specific questions to agents/lenders/investors/contractors/etc. a lot.