You have to work with someone that is experienced and very active in the field.

Hey Ian, since you're not an active agent I would connect with some local investor-friendly agents in your market.

.: HiRepairs were going to be paid for before closing, as the seller having some other time sensitive activities needing to be met, my agent and I decided to grant a seller credit to the buyer for these repairs.

For those of you who actively acquire land, what challenges have you faced in different markets?

The other factor that's relevant for me is that my husband is a high end W-2 wage earner and we could greatly benefit from the potential tax benefits of actively managing the property. 

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

Quote from @Noah Laker: I'm a real estate broker and my client is a high W2 earner, taking advantage of the "STR Loophole"His CPA told him that he can only do cost segregation on properties which are active STR's.My understanding was that, if he obtains REP status through any one of his properties, that he can take advantage of depreciation on any investment property, even if that one is not an STR.

However, if you made the property available for rent in 2024—meaning you actively advertised it, listed it, or had it ready for tenants—you may be able to deduct certain expenses like mortgage interest, property taxes, maintenance, and depreciation for that period.

We’re actively seeking lenders who can fund multiple properties at once.Open to discussions on flexible financing strategies that have worked for others.I'd love to hear from fellow investors, lenders, and finance professionals—how have you navigated this challenge?

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