Columbus has experienced so much growth for the past few years, partly due to the influx of tech giants like Intel ($20 billion), Meta, Amazon, and Google building warehouses and data centers in the area, which has contributed to an increase in property prices and more people moving into the city for job opportunities.

Syracuse is somewhere in between those two, but is experiencing a sudden boom in values and interest thanks to Micron.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

@Matt Smith - I recommend that you interview multiple tax professionals.

So just think, more crappy.I would encourage you to create an LLC with an experienced investor and buy a house with your 50k with an experienced investor.

Reach out to @Natalie Kolodij      She is in Charlotte.And if it does not work out, then this forum has 20+ other tax professionals who are not local but work nationwide. 

(my understanding is that under 4 doors youre considered more mom and pops rather than professional, so the expectations arent quite as high)I firmly believe in:1.

I am looking for a CPA with real estate experience who is passionate about developing tax strategies for SFH investors.

If you are comfortable working remotely then there are at least 20+ professionals here that would be more than happy to assist.If you have a specific question about ROBS you can always post it and then use the answers on the forum to filter who has the most knowledge and experience in that area of tax law.

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