Many investors get their license for access to MLS and/or to save money on real estate commissions when they buy & sell.It's a good strategy, but only if you are doing VOLUME!

We are definitely dependent on that population and job growth to eventually gain some profit spread.

I, too, suggest having your bank account with a bank that is popular and easy to access in your tenants' town.

It takes longer to realize, but the gain is worth so much more than a couple hundred dollars of cash flow a month.

Talk to an accountant prior to doing the cost segregation study.You want to discuss whether it will be beneficial or not.In general real estate is considered passive which means that it can't be used to offset other forms of income such as wages, interest, dividends, capital gains, etc.However, there are some exceptions where the real estate loss can offset these types of income.best of luck.

The income isn't covering the costs (maintenance, capex) and you've only gained 15% appreciation in the three strongest years we've seen in a long time.

But starting with single-family can be a great way to gain experience and confidence before tackling larger deals.If you were someone I knew personally, I would probably suggest multifamily, but it's not for everyone.

No fee's when I access rate is a tad higher.

Very large out-of-pocket medical expenses are also part of this game.Balance gains and losses on your investments.

If you want to keep your options open to access more deals, it’s worth having an honest conversation with the agent about your concerns.