I guess my main concern is, is it worth taking the steps to purchase now or do I need to get more ducks in a row before starting my journey into the REI world?

That's why investing is hard, until you start.

The title company that was designated in your contract will provide you with a title commitment to start.

Every item has a lifespan and collecting maintenance/replacement costs should start as soon as an item is put into service.There are lenders that will provide HELOC on rental properties but they are not extremely easy to find.  

Since i started my HML career in Detroit in 2002 basically and have done hundreds if not at least 1000 deals in Ohio..

Assets identified in this study include:Concrete paving and paversFencingEquipment padsConcrete sidewalksLandscapingThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

I like 3/2 brick or block houses (so I don’t have to paint) and are in the sunbelt (Specifically TX and FL markets with growing populations over 100k) because I don’t want pipes freezing, since we started investing while we were overseas.  

Thank you What is your question, where to start and what to do? 

Read Beginner’s Guide to help you get started: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingWishing you the best!

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