Did you borrow money from a local bank/credit union for the remainder of the purchase price or did the funds from your 1031 cover all of it? 

Joining BiggerPockets is a fantastic first step – it’s where so many great real estate journeys start.

While we currently live in Stephens City, VA, we’re open to investing in other states where the numbers make sense.Real Estate Goals & StrategyInvestment Focus: Buy-and-hold rentals, short-term rentals, and potential multifamily propertiesMarkets of Interest: Open to investing outside of Virginia in cash-flowing, landlord-friendly marketsCurrent Stage: Learning, networking, and preparing for our first investment propertyLong-Term Vision: Build a diversified rental portfolio that provides financial freedom and generational wealthWhy I’m HereNetworking: Connecting with experienced investors, agents, lenders, and property managersLearning: Gaining insights from those who’ve built successful portfoliosCollaborating: Open to partnerships, joint ventures, and creative financing strategiesWith my sales background, I understand the importance of negotiation, deal-making, and relationship-building—all of which I plan to leverage in real estate.

When you start asking the question, where are we going to get more housing for all of the 20,000 people moving to our valley every year, you look around and say: "I guess I will".Our first project has been over 3 years in process with a handful of friends and my Dad as the primary investor, we are ready to break ground on 17 units of townhomes and multifamily units for sale in West Boise.

*Energy Efficiency – Given the hot climate, buyers in Phoenix look out for energy-efficient upgrades like new windows, insulation and solar panels.ABSOLVING COSTS & POTENTIAL PROFITSBefore you put down your money for a fix-and-flip, it’s important to run the numbers on all the costs, including:*Purchase Price — The amount of money paid to acquire the property.

Since all parties are willing and cooperative, still use an attorney to draw up paperwork that covers all contingencies and all parties' interests.You'll be glad you did. 

Congrats on your first land sale.Wishing you all the best on your REI journey.

Appraisers, assessors, buyers, sellers, Realtors can all have different definitions.

In all actuality move in Inspections are a waste of everyone’s time and they are very inefficient.

Any and all info welcomed, very excited to put the rubber to the road here so to speak!