For instance, undertaking certain projects during the off-peak season for landscaping services can result in lower costs due to higher availability of contractors.

My goal now is to get a multifamily property no more than $250,000 and put 20%-30% down, get a property manager, and put an extra $4-$5k per month into the principal to pay off the mortgage in less than 3 years, but I don’t know what state to invest in, I know Ohio is being looked at but I wouldn’t have to time to see multiple properties in person and I’m not sure how to verify the operating expenses of different properties, required repairs, etc. 

I am retire from the military after 23 years , currently work as a program manager, and Luisa has 16 years in service and will retire in a few years. 

I use a service which allows me access to attorneys across the country wherever I am looking at investing.

"To reduce monthly costs, you'll want to see what needs to be repaired or replaced prior to buying the property.

If so, there may be additional fees for services like dynamic pricing or property management systems, especially if you plan on listing on platforms other than Airbnb.Even if you’re going to clean and manage yourself I would get in the habit of paying yourself a cleaning fee so that if you decide to outsource that you can still cash flow.I know the market can be tough at times to find the “right” deal a “good” deal but with patience you can stay in budget and achieve a higher ROI, COC and ROE.

There is an opportunity possibly for you in the Springfield area (Shands Hospital a Level 1 Trauma  unit plus a couple of other hospitals and a ton of public service medical centers around there.

You should read them on your own on the city's Development Services website.

Hey folkswe have been buying houses and doing brrrr and has some questions around taxesWe are spending around 25-30 on each house but was curious if this all falls under capital improvements or do you class it as repairs and do immediate deductionsI know new roof and appliances are typically depreciated but what about a shower that has mold stains in it that we replaced.

That's exactly what we do using 1% and 2% properties in well-performing markets.Running it as a business means you hire all the needed services.