I'm a local real estate broker working in the Cincinnati and Dayton Markets.

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

It’s crucial to have local market knowledge or work with someone who does.

They go into the sad state of the economy and particularly real estate valuations (properties depreciate, not appreciate like we're used to) which is what drives a lot of Japanese investors to the states.

Is the economy upside down?

This development, spanning nearly 6 square miles, promises to create thousands of jobs, generate economic activity, and transform the local economy.

If the government wants the debt to drop, forcing interest rates lower would likely help that by stimulating the economy.

As a newbie, I’d love to connect with local investors and agents to learn more about the area and refine my plan.

Being able to shuffle leads from MTR to MTR is a huge bonus and you can benefit from the economies of scale faster. 

In my local market (College Station, TX), high rates in 2024 already caused a big jump in inventory, which created some good buying opportunities.