I am active in Monmouth County NJ which is a pretty hot market so if you are interested in working together on multifamily investment properties please contact me.

I agree with your logic on doing the rehab myself, however, this would be my first flip and I have no one to actively manage and oversee the whole process as I live about 14 hours from it.

You might want to separate the asset holding (passive) from the operations (active) side.3.

It is ordinary and necessary for real estate investors to notice wear and tear from year to year and claim "depreciation" on their properties.The rule that your accountant is referencing to is the "real estate professional status" which allows you net losses from your rental activities with your other income if your adjusted gross income is above $150,000.

Of course you have to qualify as an accredited investor for most, but if you do qualify it gives you the opportunity to get into bigger deals/more units that you otherwise would not be able to accomplish or afford on your own.You'll also be a limited partner in syndications, i.e. no active role in managing the property, so you'd have to be okay with that as well.Just food for thought!

I'm seeking out a Home Possible loan through Freddie Mac for my first home/multi-family property!

Also seeking any advice especially regards to the insurance company’s antics of suing a policyholder that has been with them 10 years.

You should likely seek out REO agents first @Sam Drizin.

The  answer you seek, isn't in the lease.

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