Whether to jump in now depends not only on interest rates but several factors including where you are financially, do you think values will increase or decrease over the next 2-5 years and will the investment provide you with a better return than investing the $ somewhere else.?

I am always down to talk about real estate investing in Columbus, Ohio.I can share insights on investing on both single and multifamily properties, including out-of-state investing.

The second scenario sounds like it meets that requirement if the all in costs include rehab costs.

I bought my first home in 2017 (major fixer) in the SF bay area and completely renovated it including building an ADU, adding a master bath and bed as well as updating just about everything.

The profit would only be calculated after all cost to include closing cost (realtor commissions included) were deducted.

Obviously aware of the major costs to consider (down payment, insurance, closing costs, etc) but was looking for help on other costs to include during that evaluation.Rehab costs will be specific to each property but just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything major I was missing! 

Many people claim you need one for risk mitigation, but you can get an umbrella policy on your homeowners insurance and mandate your tenants get renter's insurance with you included as an interest or insured to help mitigate this.

Almost everyone here on BP will tell you that they wish they had started earlier, myself included.4.

The postings created by a property management company will likely include the property management company's information in the description (they may even have their name watermarked on all of the listing photos).

Trying to understand the Net Profits Tax structure and filing and I have a few questions:1) My understanding is that out-of-state rental income is subject to NPT though a credit is applied for any taxes paid to another locality (state tax not included).