I was able to call them and give them a run down of my progress on a project and they were happy to give advice.They are just people and most don't want to cause issues for owners.

You likely won't be able to offset the rental loss with your W-2 income unless you can claim real estate professional status or operate it as a STR and self-manage it.The answer won't change even if you own the property inside of an LLC.Best of luck.

When evaluating a neighborhood for potential price appreciation, always consider these indicators: new businesses, infrastructure projects, increasing employment opportunities, highly-rated schools, decreasing crime rates, and proximity to parks and cultural attractions.

@Barb F.happy to help - your first rental is a big stepbut... you should hire a property manager - they'll handle screening, the lease, the move in, etc. 

Instantly I can tell the hottest markets from the normal and cold ones, and separately determine which one's I am priced out of due to crazy high values.I'd suggest a similar value-based approach if you have the data to calculate on to identify a few markets to start looking for deals in, but remember this is still too broad of analysis to make a go/no-go decision on the projects you find.

I'm here to learn from all of you and get insights into house hacking, especially with new construction projects.

But, per this recent Top Complaints piece in NC REC news, "transaction coordinators" (TCs) could be considered a star in the closing show: "Brokers may also utilize the services of a transaction coordinator to assist them with managing administrative aspects within the transaction.

This approach allowed us to proceed quickly and efficiently, avoiding delays and ensuring the project stayed on track.

I'd also recommend checking out Investor Lab – their events are worthwhile, though there is a fee.Besides REIAs, look into:Meetup.com: Many local real estate groups host events here.Landlord Associations: They provide excellent resources for both Portland and state-level, which could be helpful if you decide to self-manage your home in Salem.Best of luck on your real estate journey, and feel free to reach out if you need any advice!

If I don’t succeed as a wholesaler, I would probably fare well in Risk Mitigation/Management, lol!