Promising areas to start may include cities or regions that combine population growth, economic stability, and strong real estate trends.Remember to conduct thorough due diligence on any market you're considering, and consider making a few visits to potential areas to gain a firsthand understanding of the local dynamics.

Our recommendation to most of our clients is that until we have additional information, if you are going to be able to claim bonus depreciation, just extend that tax return and wait for it to be finalized. 

Just moved to Mankato 6 months ago and am looking to get into a deal here very soon, and with any luck, will have some velocity to our strategy so will bee looking for an additional deal in 6 months or so.

Additionally, inquire about their policies on partial release upon selling to align with your investment strategy @Gopi Krishna

I always prefer SFR because you can always build additional rooms/ADU to increase rental income and price of the property.

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Additionally, the interest rate and payments are fixed for the entire term of the loan.Before you look for the link to apply for this great product, please allow me to drop the other shoe.

As a result the contract outlining the agreement is (1) full off contingencies allowing buyers numerous opportunity to “back out” of an agreed to transaction and (2) supported by a relatively small (sometimes VERY small) amount of “earnest money” which is usually refundable given the contract contingencies previously alluded to.The result is (1) a large number of contracts “falling out” prior to closing, (2) a relatively long “due diligence” period of time between initial contact agreement and closing, (3) renegotiation (or attempted renegotiation) of price and terms by the buyer And, or (4) utilization of the contract as an “option” by some “buyers” who have no intention to complete the purchase UNLESS they are able to find someone to pay a higher price.Interestingly, in some countries, such as Argentina, for example, due diligence is performed BEFORE a contract is negotiated.  40% - 50% of the purchase price is due at signing of the initial contract (what we refer to as earnest money); it’s only refundable IF the seller is unable to deliver clear title, and closings happen as quickly as the buyer can come up with the additional funds.  

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