It took so much of my time to verify these leads.

And should I follow the 1% rule to see if homes are even worth it( only because house prices are very high)Hey Nicholas, I would say the 1% is great, but at the same time, you also want to find a decent deal in a good area.

Local grants and first-time homebuyer programs can help minimize upfront costs.

A 3-year or longer term gives buyers more time to improve finances, but requires the seller to wait longer.

I will be first time REPS in 2024 but unlikely in 2025. 

Being pre approved is great but good agents will need to know more so time isn't wasted with properties that don't make sense

.- Market Knowledge: Local real estate companies like RE/MAX Select, with their 18 full-time agents, indicate a strong local real estate community that could provide valuable market insights.In conclusion, Shelby's real estate market shows potential for investment, particularly given its price growth and strategic location.

If this is an estimated tax payment for your tax return you file in 2025, they certainly aren’t going to place a lien for simply not making that payment on time.  

it's going to take time and effort. 

I did one in Philly and Never again way too many rules and time to get them through..