Hey, I ran into this same issue--this is what changed for me--before I would save in a HYSA...save 40-50k, then do 1 rental a year--1 conversation on leverage changed my life--using specifically designed & optimally funded whole life insurance you can leverage your cash value while it continues to grow...you put that dollar to work twice--I can explain more, happy to help

If you choose a market that is unclear, politically tense, or overly residential, everything becomes more expensive, stressful, and uncertain.The smartest hosts today are not just decorating and optimizing pricing.

If you operate optimally, you know you can safely offer them 10% APR for access up to 200k when needed.Now you can buy at auction, short-sale, direct from seller, you can close in 7 days, you can close in 1 day. 

I love the enthusiasm and optimism, but it’s those same traits that also make me tap the brakes.

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While it's easy to get swept up in the excitement of finding deals, overlooking these key areas can significantly impact your long-term success.A solid tax plan helps you take advantage of deductions, optimize your investment structure, and retain more of your income.

The catch is you may need to restructure a number of things in your life in order to optimize the results.  

Most operators are very friendly and like to help others.In my local market we do se a slow down in the winters so it might not be the optimal time but it may be different since Texas attracts a lot of people that want to escape the winter.

I am not restricted to local because I imagine the Washington DC DMV may not necessary be optimally priced.

I use to save up for rental down payments using my high yield savings account, then I discovered the Rockefeller Method, using optimally structured & funded whole life insurance as leverage to build cash flowing assets.Teaching this method has become my passion; happy to share my lessons learned!