So I definitely understand what it’s like to balance change while planning your next move.It’s totally okay to take things step by step - getting licensed, figuring out your income strategy, and laying the groundwork for investing.

Hey BiggerPockets,My partner and I are launching Anchor and Oak Real Estate and laying the groundwork for our first direct mail campaigns while finishing up our licensing.

I’ve been laying the groundwork — learning the business, analyzing deals, and getting prepped to move from theory to action. 

As you begin diving into the world of real estate investing and start laying the groundwork for your strategy, one of the most important steps you can take early on is to prioritize both tax planning and asset protection.

If it sounds like they are laying the groundwork to sue you then it would make sense to work to get them out as soon as possible.

As you begin diving into the world of real estate investing and start laying the groundwork for your strategy, one of the most important steps you can take early on is to prioritize both tax planning and asset protection.

You can often buy fully rehabbed homes with tenants in place and net 6–7% returns after all expenses.You’re laying the groundwork now while balancing a demanding career and family and that’s something a lot of us in this community can relate to.

I am not a CPA, but I would ask the CPA about setting the groundwork for a disallowed loss carry forward.

@Chad Dowell  You’ve done the groundwork - respect.

As you begin diving into the world of real estate investing and start laying the groundwork for your strategy, one of the most important steps you can take early on is to prioritize both tax planning and asset protection.