Hi- Looking for input: Keeping details high-level for privacy. 3–4 bed SFH, ~2,000–2,600 sf, 2000s build, water/preserve outlook, NO private pool, standard HOA (not a resort community).

You also want to avoid fighting with your insurance company because they'll want to deny claim due to no utlities being on.WATER: biggest challenge.

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First, there is no such thing as a “Reg D entity.”  

Even moving a few miles outside downtown Austin can lower costs while keeping strong rental potential.Down payment savings: Make sure the money you’re setting aside for a down payment is in an account that’s earning interest, like a high-yield savings account or even a CD, depending on your timeline.

It should sell around 1.2M and I dont have a mortgage - so the proceeds were either going into CD's or maybe doing some Private Lending.But I am considering possibly holding some short term financing for the Buyer ..Any thoughts on this ?

There was no secret to begin with.

Distribution(Subject to income tax and potentially a 10% penalty if below the age of 59.5)3. roll it over into a SDIRA and invest in real estateBest of luck!

.- I received a quote of $800 per room for basic touch-up painting in a 1,200 sq ft property—very high, and I have no alternatives since it’s out of state.- They charge extra for handling evictions.- One PM deducts $800 from the security deposit at move-out as part of their “policy,” which isn’t tenant-friendly or transparent.To be clear, I’m not saying PMs don’t add value—especially when I don’t want direct contact with tenants.

If you’re still relying 100% on Airbnb for your midterm rentals, you’re leaving a lot of control — and profit — on the table.
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