FB and virtual RE groups are a great resource for networking with other local real estate professionals.

I’m a real estate agent based in South Carolina, where I specialize in off-market deals and work closely with investors.

After 45 + years investing in, purchasing and selling notes and real property; structuring “deals”, running investment funds and syndications, I have observed that many (most) investors both hesitate too long gathering too much information before making an offer AND do not do enough investigation, analysis and due diligence before they finalize a purchase.Seems like opposites, right?  

You may want to research now how the country taxes different types of investments(Equity, bonds, real estate, etc)That can tell you potentially what investments to have.The issue with potentially becoming a US citizen is that they will tax you on worldwide income.Therefore, if you get the citizenship and move out of the US, you may want to see if you would be exposed to US taxes, whether you will want to move back to the US and if you want to renounce your US citizenship.I agree that if you are not sure of living in the US, you may want to avoid doing items such as having a large balance in a retirement account that may be considered taxable by another country when you retire.Best of luck

Best of luck on your real estate adventures.

Hi Kathryn,It sounds like you’re on an exciting journey with your real estate investments!

Real estate makes us money several ways; cashflow is only one. 

I take a few real estate classes and pay memberships to a few real estate groups, can I write them off only if I have an LLC, or can I do it personally?

@Aaron OrensteinYes, timing matters.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, tax planning and financial planning.

From a Real estate Agent who made the negotiation process.