But 2025 offers other opportunities that did not exist 10 or even 5 years ago - think AI and online businesses.

Started with the flip business 2 years ago and going strong. id say start by practicing comps in your area, learn your market and go to real estate meetups.

However, that was a fluke.Warranty companies are in the business of making money.

He owes them some money for work that they did and they filed a mechanic's lien on his property 3 weeks after he received the bill which was also one business day before he was scheduled to sell/close on the property.

In rising markets, you might want to hold onto some properties longer to maximize your returns.By focusing on these areas, you can build a solid foundation for a scalable distressed property investment business and navigate the transition from individual deals to a thriving operation.ConclusionScaling a distressed property portfolio involves more than simply increasing the number of deals; it requires a fundamental shift in the way acquisitions, financing, and operations are structured.

Excess depreciation could be suspended as a passive loss unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS) or materially participate in a Short-Term Rental (STR)—which would allow you to use the additional depreciation to offset W-2 or business income.

I use the terms -  "corporate furnished rentals",  "short-term rentals",  and talk about my target clients-  Business travelers, traveling nurses, traveling healthcare workers.#6  Knowledge -  Know why STR is better for the landlord than traditional rentals.   

Everyone is trying to maximize earnings in this business. 

I selected Lewiston for the post as I didn't see an Augusta option, but I do work all over the state.It was my family's property management business that brought me to Maine and sparked my interest in and passion for helping investors achieve their goals. 

This is how I grew my real estate business over the past few years.