We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

And that’s too bad, because the concept can lend “clarity of purpose” for many investors.Often, we in the real estate arena, get caught up in our real estate “business”, with an emphasis on “cash flow” or “spendable” income, the professional investors equivalent to salary for the wage earner  and met income to the small business owner.  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

After months of evaluating and researching different techniques, I have decided that wholesaling is the best strategy to begin my RE investment journey. 

It's exciting to be starting on this journey!

What is the best way to start our real estate journey and how can I avoid paying taxes on money from a sale of a business through the use of real estate investing?

i'm a value-add multifamily investor & would love to help you along on your journey. feel free to message me and let me know exactly what you are needing help with. i have experience with long distance, partnerships, LTR/MTR/STR, as well as rent by the room, househacking, creative financing, and wholesaling.

What is the most difficult step along the journey from "I've got capital, a strategy and a plan" to "I found the perfect deal"?

@Alana ReynoldsCongratulations on your real estate journey and the steps you've taken so far!

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