The plan was to house hack the house by setting up the third bedroom as a studio apartment with its own bathroom and walk-in closet.

do you know how to read building plans or permits?

I would recommend house hacking unless you had plans to move out of state.

If not I wouldn't bother selling as there is an incredible amount of money lost in buying and selling properties, so you have to make sure you have a plan to maximize the equity and actually have enough. 

Furthermore, I fortunately had a visit planned to the US right around closing time so I was able to have everything notarized there.

I'm looking at purchasing a small multi-family rental property in the Allentown or Philadelphia area, and I plan to use the BRRRR strategy.I'm struggling with the best way to analyze potential properties to ensure a solid ARV and would love any advice on effective tools or methods you use.

I guess my question is, how do you determine which starting plan is best for you or which type of purchase is best for you?

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

.🚨 Common issues I see:❌ Not properly tracking repairs vs. capital improvements❌ Missing out on cost segregation & depreciation write-offs❌ Scrambling at tax time instead of planning proactivelyI’d love to hear from the group—what’s been your biggest tax headache as an investor?

That means creating a clear budget, forecasting cash flow, and maintaining a detailed financial model that tracks both the current and future performance of your portfolio.Tax Optimization & Risk ManagementBeyond financial clarity, strategic tax planning and risk management are essential to safeguard and grow your real estate investments.