Either way, deferring taxes for the sake of growth and keeping more money is the play i'm trying to plan for.

I have been learning as much as possible about real estate investing, and am planning to start my investing journey in 2025.

My 6 month goal is to create a strategic real estate investment plan,  build my foundation of knowledge via BiggerPockets podcast/ webinars, and continue to save (I will have 60k cash to invest) My one year goal is to make my first real estate investment purchase.This is very vague, although I am currently reading Brandon Turners book “Rental Property Investing” and creating my plan to be much more detailed and intentional! 

Also I can pick shorter term tenants if I have plans to reno a unit. 

Planning to be living together in CLT for at the least 2+ years, after this- up in the air on staying or moving. 

What's the long-term plan? 

This strategy improves cash flow, allowing more freedom in financial planning and personal spending.

I could, in theory, just keep some money in savings to float these costs, but I'd really rather that money go to buying another property instead of sitting their floating money to pay contractors.Ryan,I know of a lender that automatically budgets 4 draws into the budget which might save you a little bit on that end, plus they defer the monthly interest payments which might keep you more liquid.As you get going there are definitely a few options, just shot you a DM and would love to help if I can.Good luck!

Just list it on the MLS as a FSBO and it will automatically end up on all the other sites...

We plan to create package offerings for around $1,000-$5,000 depending on people's needs and requests.