It’s stressful, risky, and expensive even for an experienced, local investor.  

They're motion detected and i got a 12MP with motion activation and infrared pix for $70 on amazon plus a 32g card. 

If anything, you lack the scale to have systems and resources in place, so you'll just be stressed every time you need a repair.

However, it’s important to remember that S Corps are generally used to minimize self-employment taxes on active income, which may not be as beneficial for rental income, since rental income isn’t subject to self-employment tax.Also, with properties across multiple states, the LLC should be set up in the state where the property is located (NC, SC, GA, or FL), and the S Corp in Florida can be used to manage your operations and provide additional liability protection.

For those actively flipping, this can turn a solid deal into a stressful one fast.I’m curious: what are your go-to strategies to keep rehab costs predictable and profits steady?

Whether it’s property management, bookkeeping, or tax preparation, the time spent on those tasks is time taken away from revenue-generating activities.

You're either going to need active income or partnerships to build a real estate portfolio. 

It was stressful at the time, but looking back, it was the best thing that could’ve happened.

Even after almost 20 years actively investing in RE, being an agent myself, etc. my mix is about 20% RE and 80% dividend stocks.

Putting the right team in place from the beginning can save you time, money, and stress down the road.Wishing you success as you start your investmenting journey!