Remember, vacancies are your true profit-killer.

You could also think about partnering with a family member or close friend, sometimes bringing someone on board can let you grow faster and share risk.If you go the flip route, remember profits are taxed as ordinary income, not capital gains.

And remember you can use home more than 14 days and still avoid the vacation home rule. its greater of 14 days or 10% of rental days.

Remember the dutch tulips? 

If you're a real estate investor, you probably remember 2021-2022 in Austin.

I will remember that!!

I remember when I started about half of the listing had the almost exact same accent wall.

Jeanetta, smart move getting clear before a big buy: yes, plenty of investors tap home equity via a HELOC, but only if you keep a cash buffer and use it for assets that can repay it; for off‑market in a seller’s market, work one or two investor‑savvy agents for pocket listings, tell every lender/PM/contractor you’re buying, and target owners of tired but livable homes where you can negotiate on condition, never make EMD nonrefundable without inspections; live‑in flips can work, but factor holding costs, permit timelines, and comps by finish level, and remember your primary goal is livability and resale, not perfection.

And remember, the accelerated depreciation benefit is mainly a timing advantage: you’re pulling future deductions into the first year rather than creating a permanent savings.Good thread. 

Just remember the illiquidity, your capital may be tied up for years, so be extra choosy and weigh the trust factors carefully.