I recommend you retain a tax professional.

I'd love to connect, ask questions, and hear recommendations of areas to invest in and professionals to work with.Please feel free to send a DM.Thanks and God Bless!

What amount of reserve money are you recommending to have?

Any thoughts, recommendations, or pitfalls to avoid would be greatly appreciated.Thank you

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Can anyone provide recommendations on searchable public records data providers that cater to individual investors? 

I recommend that you build a strong team in the area where you chose to invest.

In term of locations, do you all have any recommendations on those locations? 

Hey Nathan, if you haven't yet, I would recommend posting in various investment Facebook groups in your area.

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