Again, if your $250k is true, and includes all the electrical upgrades, new plumbing runs, potentially new foundation pour (since I assume the existing garage slab is not capable of supporting a new two story house), I am guessing since I don't know the market, but assume you will have a lot of equity by completing the project.

I also see a lot of new villa fit-outs in Jumeirah Islands.

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With the current language of the statute, after you exhaust Sec. 179 and 168(k), you cannot take them "again" in a future year unless that's part of whatever the new tax bill is going to be.

Hey everyone! I’m a 22 year old firefighter that’s looking to own a couple of rental properties. I’m in the process of getting my real estate salesperson license to gain access to MLS listings as well. My main goal is...

They do this on purpose so new people get tripped up in the process and quit.

I’m totally new at this so searching for advice.

Would you recommend this strategy to a new investor like myself?

Investors with sub-4% rates have a big advantage, while new investors need to adapt—whether through creative financing, value-add strategies, or finding better deals.

Originally posted by @Andrew Lastivka:Hello, I am a new STR investor and looking for an agent in Central, Ohio and Fort Lauderdale, FL, and surrounding Phoenix, AZ area who specializes in STR's that can assist in buying properties and/or rental arbitrage.