This may take a little zip code research.But in today’s market we are in pivotal times where asset classes are transitioning based upon economic factors.

I'm looking at a home right now that I really wanted, but looking at the pictures I see an abundance of code violations in the basement that make me wonder if the bathroom down there was even authorized.

What zip code are you targeting, what do you think total monthly rent will be, and will you have any cash left after closing if you draw the full 85k?

I’ve had a few conversations lately with people who just sold their primary residence and immediately started stressing about how much tax they’ll owe on the gain.Here’s the part many homeowners don’t realize:Section 121 of the tax code allows you to exclude up to $250,000 of gain if you’re single, or $500,000 if you’re married, as long as you meet the ownership and use requirements.For a lot of people, that means no tax at all on the sale of their primary home.Of course, details matter — how long you lived there, when you moved out, prior rentals, improvements, and timing can all affect the calculation.

You’ll pay a leasing fee, but you get to watch the pros in action and soak up the process without learning everything the hard way.Here are a few things to ask and study while they do their thing:How they market the property and what channels actually work in your areaHow they screen tenants and what their screening criteria is (credit, income, rental history, etc.)What lease documents and addenda they useHow they handle deposits, move in condition documentation, and lease enforcementHow they spot property code or safety issues before they become problemsTreat it like a paid internship.

Guests care more about the experience than the zip code now.

We also use the tax code to our advantage; deductions of property taxes, mortgage interest, expenses of our property and depreciation.

Pick one market, pull motivation stacks like pre-foreclosure, code violations, tax delinquent, and tired landlords, then hit them weekly with a simple sequence: call, text, mail, door when close.

The municipal maintenance code and inspector are what decide if your wiring is OK.

Prior to committing to the property, I would find a investor friendly agent that you can find on this platform with zip code.