My name is Jake and I have been working real estate since 2015 in the Austin area market and now the Portland area, as well.

Let's not forget the avoidance of net investment income tax with REP status as well.

The surrounding areas have good growth potential as well. 

This condo will also be used by my family and myself as well. 

Our goal is to invest more outside of Florida, so we're open to general advice that will help us analyze other cities and states as well.

The type of tenant you get in commercial heavily varies on the economic status of the local economy, as well as the layout/who you're catering too.

if you drill a hole in a live tree it shoots water out like   well you know.. 

1500 Well, depending on how much your reputation is worth, I would recommend that you do your best to get him his $1500 back soon as possible and never do business with him again. 

i cover pest control and lawn care on my stuff. keeps down on issues and i know the place looks good. for my student rentals i also build in a quarterly cleaning fee where my cleaning lady comes through and does a deep clean. extra eyes on stuff and parents happily pay it to ensure their kids have a solid spot. pass through cost for me and well worth it. 

Hoping to hear if anyone has had experience with Smartlands as well.