Because I'm the boots on the ground here locally in VA and NC I believe I can add great value to people that may live somewhere that they cant get access to the type of opportunities I have in their local markets.

Salem is considered to be the Halloween capital of the US – we had over 900k people visiting this past October alone.

To me the potential for tax benefits and capital appreciation outweigh the short term benefits of selling immediately.

Real Estate News in BriefA string of favorable data (lower inflation, higher unemployment rate) has convinced the market that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting short-term interest rates in September, and mortgage rates are already moving lower.Reminder!

It depends on the strength of the leases, quality of tenants, and about 17 other factors.Are they paying market rate?

Really important to do the market research, check for liens, and get eyes on it before waving that paddle at an auction. 

This might mean refinancing or using a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) to access capital for your next investment.

Hey @Martina Su, do a search as there are several threads with tons of info.The bottom line is that there are restrictions all over the place so you should get a good realtor locally who knows the areas and market to guide you.

I'd suggest trying a few different lenders in your market to find one better equipped to support you purchasing with a VA loan.

So then the house is 10% owned by The Person, and 90% owned by The LLC (income and expenses shared accordingly).Now this year say I want to take the same percentage (10%) - and say it's a flat market and the house is still appraised at $500,000.