The mobile homes can typically all go towards 5 year property, which is fantastic.

Birmingham is a fantastic market that many investors still overlook.

Couple things I wish someone told me when I rented out my primary in Katy:- your taxes will go up dramatically over time - cash flow is inconsistent- while Katy is a fantastic rental market it's still competitiveTo answer your questions: - yes, the homestead exemption will increase your taxes at a faster rate but you can protest them either yourself (I don't recommend as I've tried and it was a pain) or with a professional service- To start, you're either going to pay for books, classes, etc. or pay the school of hard knocks.

@Sherylyn Holden Fantastic to meet another SA native on BP!

Once it’s paid off or remodeled, it could become a fantastic rental property or your forever home, as you mentioned.

There still are fantastic deals and more will be hitting the market2.

This thread is fantastic.

On the other hand, a 200%+ return is fantastic and if they had been able to achieve that, perhaps rewarding the GPs for it is appropriate.6.

It's fantastic to hear that you're taking the leap into becoming a long-distance landlord.

The forums here are a fantastic resource for learning and connecting with others.