My tax advisor referred me to them, and I also utilized cost segregation on the properties, which significantly reduced my tax bills.

On finding an agent, you make a completely valid point about the top producing agents.

From what I can tell, the extra equity on the house could be utilized to provide better ROI.  

On utilities, I bought a foreclosure in NJ and found out it was not attached to Town sewer and I actually had to extend the main line up to my property then put the lateral in and abandon an old cesspool.  

🌟 December 2024 Top ROI ZIP, 28262 🌟For the first time ever, only one zip code produced an ROI of 7% or higher!!

From the Great Recession to Q1 2022 it was easy to find RE that seemed very likely to produce outstanding return. 

My goal, over the next five years, is to utilize real estate in lieu of my current hourly consulting income, by building a portfolio of rentals.  

It seems to be a great cash-producing asset. 

Utilizing empty lot space in this way helps to combat the increasing housing prices and limited supply many markets have been experiencing.

I would also try to minimize expenses through decreasing cleaning costs, installing smart tech like a thermostat to control utility costs, etc.5.