Didn't she have a plan when she bought it?

I would be happy to help you explore first-time buyer programs and financing options to make your purchase smoother and set you up for your future rental plans.

And it depends on what you do next - rebuild or sell as is or some other plan. 

Dennis' dad and I actually tripped over something similar back in Chandler.. we learned to tap into city planning websites and even call the permit offices directly to get a real sense of their backlogs.

I highly suggest getting your feet wet in your local market if possible if you plan to rehab or manage the property yourself.

@Matthew McleanBigger Pockets is a great place to find an accountant specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Over the next 5–10 years, I plan to scale to a portfolio of rental properties and eventually diversify into syndications.I’m particularly interested in the Lynchburg, VA market and other areas with strong rental demand.What I Bring to the Table:I’ve been saving aggressively, and I’m exploring physician loans to help get started with minimal upfront costs.I’ve done a lot of reading (shoutout to BiggerPockets books!)

Do you plan on renting out your current house or house hacking it? 

To do this legally, I know plans need to be drawn and submitted to the Planning Board.

Scott Bessent has officially taken the reins as the 79th Treasury Secretary, and his plans are already making waves.