However, I have already found an opportunity I feel I can not pass up, even with as little knowledge and experience I have, and am looking for any and all advice and thoughts on my first move into real estate.A life long best friend of mine has been offered by a family member for $20,000 to own outright a 3.5 acre lot with a run down mobile home on it.

So, slightly different in the structure but can still be of service to those of us that had a loss.And while I am referencing Texas these are the same links to use anywhere in the country at any time for a declared "Federal Disaster Area".Feel free to share this information with anyone that you know that might have been impacted by these storms and maybe this can help them in some way.To apply a claim as an individual use this link: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/To apply a claim as a business use this link: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistanceAs of this post the counties declared as a disaster area in Texas are as follows: Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Navarro, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker and Waller counties.

Bank is offering me a 4.7 APY 7-month CD which is not a lucrative offer but that would be an option.

Plus, some management software even offer their own access control hardware.

If you have any questions feel free to give me a call. 

Ultimately, having a guarantor offers added peace of mind.

You can exchange tax free into about a $2.8mm class B apartment complex.

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision

There was a short sale in my area that I was going to make an offer on but before I was able to it went under contract.

He offered me $2k to remove them amd never talk about him ahain but wanted me to sign such a messed up contract.