Those may help craft a plan for how to minimize the pain. 

Modern farm house look.. take a look at my new builds paint jobs  www.ivyridgeestatescanby.com  also landscaping putting a couple tiny plants does not do it in my mind.. but I know out in the mid west etc landscaping is very minimal compared to what we offer here in the NW or what buyers expect. 

I understand dead money but with high interest rates and putting minimal money down or re-fying leaving 80% LTV the margins on SFR's is extremely tight. 

These factors minimize your risk and ensure that you have an investment, not just a rental. 

This includes title reps, attorneys, and lenders keeping the communication flowing with them is what ensures a smooth closing.In my experience, a well-organized checklist minimizes risk and makes the entire process so much easier.

If the trip is mostly personal, then only the expenses directly related to looking at potential investment properties would actually be deductible, which is likely rather minimal - maybe some gas or Uber costs to get there?

Leveraging the 5% down conventional loan is a brilliant way to minimize upfront costs while still gaining a foothold in appreciating markets like Gilbert, AZ.

Who should I be talking to for the best advice on structuring these entities to minimize taxes, protect my assets, and maximize my investment strategy?

In 2018, my husband and I took the plunge into real estate investing by purchasing our first fourplex with minimal experience.

Hello , l am just starting to rent a property out to section 8  tenant , what are the things to do to minimize/prevent  section 8/regular  tenants  from messing up the rented property .