I am about to do one of my first ground up construction projects with the intent to rent in the area of Athens a little further west. 

As you mentioned intentional flips are typically considered inventory-This means the income is ordinary income and as such: - Is not a capital gain, so hold time of 1 year does not change to a better long-term capital gain rate - Can not be invested in a QOF Deductions related to it can't be pushed or changed- all costs are accounted for with the inventory component 

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P.S. also reach out to experienced real estate agents that cater to buy and hold investors and let them know of your intentions and availability.

That tells me the bigger issue might not be just the yard, but overall curb appeal or pricing.More Cost-Effective FixesInstead of a full sprinkler system, here are some budget-friendly ways to improve the yard without draining your wallet:•Fresh Mulch & Gravel: Super cheap, easy to DIY, and instantly makes the space look intentional, even if the grass isn’t perfect.

From there once a deal makes sense, pull the trigger, a lot of folks get stuck in analysis paralysis and I’m not saying don’t do your due diligence or be smart about it, but acting quickly and with intention will benefit you greatly in the long run.

Intentions are to rent the house out next year and find a new primary.

I chose to invest with RTR with the intention of building a long term partnership, and wanted to grow my portfolio exclusively through them.

My intention it to pitch two different proposals from which to choose, as trusts can have different goals.

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.