Around Thanksgiving weekend has been the sweet spot for me in the past. 

Also check if your lender charges any prepayment penalties or early closure fees.From a tax perspective, since both homes are personal residences (not investments), the main thing is tracking potential capital gains and how long you’ve lived in the current property before selling.You’re in a tricky spot, but balancing convenience and cost here will save a lot of stress later.Thank you Deborah for your input.

That foundation will help you spot opportunities that align with your comfort level and goals.

@Parris TaylorI love this post it’s spot on.Before I became an agent, I owned a franchise business, and the parallels between that and real estate are uncanny.

Texas is very landlord friendly too, but NC offers similar benefits with less competition and more balanced policies.We decided on NC over Texas (too crowded/expensive in hot spots, tax drag, over supply of new construction dragging values down), Arizona (overheated prices, tougher cash flow), and Wisconsin (weak growth) because it offers the best mix of low entry barriers, high cash flow, and upside without the risks of stagnant or overpriced markets.

This to me is the sweet spot for many STR situations.

If it were me, I’d start with a small Midwest multifamily first because it gives you real reps and makes you way better at spotting good (and bad) syndications later.

This cozy spot could be the perfect place for you to call home.

I was in your exact spot a few years back - watching every BP podcast, analyzing deals until 2am.On the cheap property vs nicer neighborhood thing - I'd honestly push you toward waiting a bit longer and going B-class/ C-class.

It’s to make the important stuff automatic so decisions stay clean.Your point about tracking your own involvement is spot on too.