Quick tips…✅ Everyday Homeowners - track all home improvements as you could qualify for energy efficiency home improvement credit - new exterior windows, new central A/C, new hot water heater, new insulation material.✅ Investors - Keep detailed records of ALL rental property expenses to reduce your taxable income - helping your CPA spot additional tax saving opportunities.Imperative to use a CPA who is well versed in Real Estate tax code.My CPA is just that - DM me to get his contact information....

Code Enforcement in my market has just recently started, as part of their tenant turnover inspections, to document the material composing the water inlet pipes where they enter into the basement. 

Do you think that taking bigger risks may have alternatively landed you in a dark and cold place?

Exercise caution and explore alternatives before considering them

1.Activities That CountTo meet the material participation criteria, you must log your hours in a detailed and ongoing logbook throughout the year.

I was going to take the FHA route try to get a unit property, but my problem is my DTI is high due to my student loans and a car payment so now I am a little discouraged on how I can get started and also get funded my Linda informed me that I can use an alternative person for the income, but I don’t have no one to use it just me and my income is not good enough so I’m not sure on what to do as far as breaking into Real Estate  I feel like it’s just not going to happen for me 

Just had my current LT tenant commit to another year so we will reevaluate again towards the end of 2025.GregI was thinking you can alternate between STR and MTR to maximize the ROI.

Does it have material defects such as a roof, foundation, heating system issue etc?

@Devon Shives,Your situation has a lot of potential, but here’s a thought: A cash-out refi could work if you’re confident you can use the $30-35k effectively for your next property, but the higher rate and payment might indeed limit your borrowing power for another mortgage.Consider these alternatives:1.

I appreciate you taking the time and offering me another POV and alternative options.