These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Would an attorney be needed or another professional?  

I’d start with a smaller deal - buy a 6 to 12 unit say - raise money from your social and professional sphere - people who know you - who you have a beer with etc.

Focus on tax-saving strategies such as cost segregation studies and bonus depreciation to accelerate deductions.By qualifying as a Real Estate Professional (spending 750+ hours annually and materially participating), you can offset your wife’s S-Corp income with real estate losses, reducing your tax liability.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Curb appeal for higher-end properties will be much more important, especially when it comes to marketing - most ads and main listing photos feature the front of the property.In this case, I would consult with a professional - i.e. landscape designer or stager.

I found this property through my network of local real estate professionals and direct outreach.

I have other HELOCs that were much easier to get both personally and professionally.

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