This must be done no later than 6 months after closing on the cash purchase and the funds used must be sourced to have been your own (no hard money or loans from a 3rd party).

Mold or mildew should be tested and source the problem, its usually a simple exterior fix and remediation of the damaged area.

I’m curious if there are any recommendations out there for comprehensive books or other sources to educate myself quickly on options, downfalls and benefits of different types of financing etc.Thanks! 

I was advised by an outside source that my offer should be more akin to 120 (so as to leave room for negotiations as well).

Hi BP Community- Is there an Off Market/ Motivated seller Lead source in BP such as an app that you can subscribe through BP for the data or a good resource someone can advice that has really worked for them

They covered zero water damages from any source 

Loopnet is not the best source because the properties have already been looked at by many experienced investors.

A lot of my younger clients start investing with a house hack and it usually works very well; the only source of rub is usually from an inherited tenant.

@John Mano got it - and I completely agree, Summerlin outskirts has some B areas that are some of my favorite investment locations.For deals not in the MLS... yes, you will need a different source.

@Steven ZaiYou will have to file an Ohio nonresident return for any income the rentals generated as that is sourced to Ohio.