Unless it was in a trust, capital gains tax comes for you. 

You’ve got real numbers you can trust, and it’s way easier to catch issues early and stay on track.

I’ve worked with a lot of out-of-state owners who started just like you — attracted to DFW (especially Fort Worth) because of population growth, landlord-friendly laws, and decent appreciation potential.Here’s what I’ve seen work:Yes, you can invest long-distance, if you build a trusted team.

I don't like to co-invest with disqualified persons using my retirement funds b/c this can lead to a prohibited transaction, but I participated in a couple of dozen fractionalized Deeds of Trust with unrelated parties.

BRRRR can be a great strategy from abroad, but the key is building a reliable local team you can trust—agent, lender, contractor, and property manager.

Solid, smart, trusted and experienced.

Make sure you have a reliable property manager, a good agent on the ground, and a couple of contractors you can trust.

hi @Drew Sygit I was saw and asked the lady at court she said that is only to look up case file an not file eviction.https://efile.alacourt.gov/ - this website to file eviction and it say"The following user types are allowed to register with AlaFile:Alabama Licensed AttorneysAccount Managers - (Bookkeeping menus only; this account type does not allow eFiling)Pro Se Individual <<<< for this for people like you and me and you need approval from courtPro Se BusinessWhen I speak to main source (aka court) how to do something I cannot trust google..

It’s tempting to chase the cheapest bid, but in the long run, consistency and trust save you money and stress.

.---🧾 The Quitclaim DeedIn April 2024, I paid the same attorney and title firm that handled the original closing to draft and record a Quitclaim Deed.The document removed Co-Borrower from the title and granted sole ownership to me.The deed was properly signed, notarized, and recorded at the Raleigh County Clerk’s office.It does not reference any mortgage, deed of trust, or lien—and I’ve confirmed none is recorded.I’ve maintained the home, made payments, paid taxes, and treated it as mine since then.---🚩 What’s Happening Now (July 2025)I listed the home for sale this month with a licensed real estate agent.Within days, my Realtor got a phone call from The Seller and her attorney—a man based in Wyoming County, not Raleigh.