All Forum Posts by: Phil Rutkowski

Hey y'all,

I'm currently located in S. Carolina but may be taking a job in Brookshire, TX.  If I do move, I'm considering a house hack on a multi-family, ideally a 4-plex.

Honestly, I'm familiar with downtown Houston, Spring, The Woodlands, etc. but nothing past the Galleria on the West side.  Therefore, I am not sure what's feasible in regards to 1) finding an affordable multi-family out that way and 2) what the unofficial neighborhood ratings would be out that way.

I'd appreciate any advice as I consider my options, and a referral or two wouldn't hurt as well.

Thanks,
Phil

Hey Jenna,

I understand about being linked up with someone local.  I'm just starting my real estate journey myself here in the Upstate and am learning that local connections, regardless of how knowledgeable the online ones are, still seem to work best for me.

For instance, out of state accountants may excel at income tax matters, but then you may miss those nuances of how property taxes hit investors harder than homeowners in S. Carolina or the fact that the SC legislature passed a law that can exempt your rental from property taxes if you meet certain qualifications.

I'm wrapping up my Enrolled Agent licensing in early May so I can put that moniker on my title even though I've been doing business and personal taxes for years.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.  I'm in Greer.

Good luck!