Even if you don’t buy right away, it’ll help you spot a good deal when it shows up.Real estate is a team sport, so focus on relationships early, you’ll be surprised how many doors that opens.

Less "surprises"3.

The IRS actually has a Tax Withholding Estimator that’s really useful:  https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator  It takes into account your income, dependents, deductions, and other variables to help you dial in the right amount of withholding — whether you want to avoid a surprise tax bill or maximize your take-home pay throughout the year. 

Quote from @Syed Ahmed: Congrats on taking down your first fix and flip and pushing through the surprises that come with renovations That first project always teaches the most and it sounds like you are handling it well I work with a lending company and often see how creative financing helps investors get started with smaller down payments just like you did Feel free to connect if you want to share more ideasThank you! 

Emphasize that it’s a deferral (recapture comes later), but often by then you’re doing a 1031, refinancing, or they’ve rolled into a new deal.Offsetting K-1 Surprises: Depreciation helps smooth out years where operations are tight.

You will feel a lot better when you have a cushion for unexpected surprises like labor overruns or price increases for materials.Think about your exit now – whether you’re refinancing into a DSCR or selling, knowing the requirements upfront saves you headaches later.

Another surprising change is that you can no longer charge security deposits unless you're using an AirBNB approved, API connected property management system.

They’ll not only save you from bad surprises but also often bring you off-market leads.

That way, we avoid surprises down the line.

Not a surprise to see another guru being exposed.