I’m currently living in the El Paso area. 

Hi Kelly,I am currently with Equity Trust not by choice since they bought out Midland Trust last year (2023).

The equity is actually what you are paying for the property.In this case let's look at the numbers that count,...the current numbers.You have about $500k or more in equity, which is buying you a property that's worth about $700k (I went with the lower PV. 

With the down payment you're putting down (assuming it's at best 25%) with current interest rates, you're maybe going to be scraping a couple of backs cash flow on a Class C+ property. 

Hi Sean from Long Island, New York-You are 18 and wonder if you should buy a duplex on Long Island which is an expensive area and likely would negative cashflow for you if you lived in one side--at least at first.You currently are still living at home and wonder if you should leverage your low cost of living to invest in a more affordable market.Obviously, the choice is a personal one, but if you could continue to keep your cost of living low living at home you could buy a cash flowing property in several markets in Michigan or similar areas and the equity would build up quickly.Then, you could use the equity to buy the next rental until you were ready to buy a house on Long Island or your priorities may change and you may decide to live somewhere else or work or school takes you other places.To Your Success!

You may be required to make estimated tax payments when the property sells.It depends on what your 2024 total taxes due were and 2025 estimated total taxes / withholding / estimated payments are.If you pay in atleast 90% of the current year tax or 100% / 110%(Depending on 2024 income), you are normally considered good.You may want to consult with an accountant for more clarification.

@Jason Wray I actually already work with the Federal Savings bank and am currently refinancing one of my properties with you.

I am currently house hacking by living in the basement and renting out the two bedrooms upstairs.

Any store renovation could significantly increase tax liability, currently at $142,000 per year based on its $4,966,600 valuation.- 50 Cambridge Street (Price Chopper): Spanning 67,814 square feet and built in 2003, this store is valued at $11,289,700, resulting in an annual tax bill of $323,000.- 72 Pullman Street: One of the newest and most modern supermarket locations, valued at $10,177,000, which at a tax rate of 28.61 per thousand results in an annual tax burden of approximately $291,000.- 221 Park Avenue: A 37,090-square-foot store valued at $5,833,500, resulting in an annual tax burden of approximately $167,000.

I'm currently placing a big emphasis here as I look to grow.As far as evaluating deals once you find one you're interested in, I think you get better and quicker the more you analyze.