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29 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you’re unsure about which specific account to choose, ask a local CPA or banker, since every situation can vary.
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30 December 2024 | 20 replies
Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.
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11 February 2025 | 15 replies
See if you can find a local credit union that is willing to work with you.
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6 February 2025 | 3 replies
It will be remote, but since you live there now, you probably already have connections who either already know the house or local friends to find you good people to service things as needed.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Talk to your local building department for the codes they follow and requirement(s).
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11 February 2025 | 14 replies
If you're planning to invest locally, I highly recommend it.
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11 February 2025 | 4 replies
We were collaborating with a local real estate agent who presented us with this MLS listing.
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11 February 2025 | 13 replies
The 70% rule is a good starting point, but also factor in local market trends and high-ROI upgrades like kitchen and bathroom updates, modern flooring, and curb appeal.
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
I moved to a new state and was curious to see if I should open a new LLC for a new state and if anyone had reccomendations other than a local attorneys office to create one.
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11 February 2025 | 7 replies
Unless you have a local law that says otherwise, it's not illegal to disclose this.