.🔹 Step 21 & 23: Plumbing & Electrical (Inside Walls & Ceilings)Before you close up the walls, make sure all the important stuff is squared away:✅ Plumbing – Replace any old, leaky pipes, move fixtures if needed, and double-check water pressure.✅ Electrical – Upgrade outdated wiring, install new outlets, and make sure the panel can handle modern appliances.Heads up: If you’re not a pro, hire one for this stage.

I’m starting off wanting to get into a primary residence that I plan to house hack and then figure out the next move into investment properties but that’s down the roadwith all that said, are there other ways that im not thinking of to 1.

Does anyone have any recommendations for brokerages moving forward?

Just wanted to say hi and that I appreciate this platform and all I've learned listening to the pod that empowered me to make these moves.

In these cases, the mortgage remains in the name of the investor; however, the LLC typically handles all mortgage payments moving forward. 

If the income requirements are met, credit looks good, and employment history ( at least 6 months +) at the same job, move forward with the applicant and request additional deposit.That's an old eviction IMO.I have a current tenant that I leased to with low 500 credit.

Some are spending hundreds—sometimes thousands—a month, draining their financial futureAs real estate investors, we know that wealth isn’t built by hoping for the next big win—it’s built by making calculated, smart moves.

But none of that has stopped me from moving forward.

My goal is to purchase my first property between now and mid to late 2025.

Plus, as you mentioned, you could always tap into the equity later on to continue expanding.At the end of the day, it’s about what fits best with your goals.