As the title states I have been lurking on the Biggerpockets website for a long while and finally decided to introduce myself today!

It allows you to pay yourself a salary and take the rest as distributions, which can reduce your self-employment taxes.I’ve also sent you some resources in DM that should help you decide!

So wanting a walk-in tub makes total sense at their age.The big things you want to watch for are:Liability + installation quality — You absolutely need something in writing that says:They pay for the tubThey pay for installation by a licensed contractorThey pay for all repairs related to itThey’ll remove it and restore the bathroom at their cost if/when they move out unless you decide you want to keep itThat protects you from being stuck with a specialty tub that future tenants might not want.There isn’t a universal “standard form,” but your PM or an attorney can draft a simple addendum.

But after renovations, they decide to keep it as a rental and move forward with a BRRRR strategy instead.What are the options for refinancing in this case?

I finally decided to start my journey in real estate investing, specifically in Harker Heights or Temple area.

Quote from @Anne Connor: Hello,I’m deciding between two very different house hacks in Chicago and could use some experienced advice.Option 1 — West Town / Ukrainian Village 3-UnitAround ~$720KLegal 3-unit (top, middle, garden unit)Market rents: ~$2,300 / $2,300 / $1,400–$1,600Total around ~$6,100Amazing neighborhood + great appreciationBUT the garden unit gets discounted by lenders → lower usable rentDTI hit ends up around ~$1,500/moOption 2 — Jefferson Park 3-Unit + Coach HouseAround ~$735KLegal 3-unit All units above gradeMarket rents: ~$6,200–$6,700 totalLender counts the income much betterDTI hit around ~$1,250/moMuch easier to qualify for my next propertyMy goal:To scale fast — buy again in 18–24 months, then keep stacking 2–4 units.My dilemma:West Town = stronger appreciationJefferson Park = better DTI + better underwritingRents are similar, but lenders treat garden units and coach houses VERY differentlyIf the Jefferson Park one looks good in person, I’m leaning that way…But if it’s only average, should I just take the West Town one or keep looking?

So, I decided to join the Air Force and received my shipment date.

I decided to reach out to learn more.

If you do decide to pursue something, make sure you’ve got lending lined up that can move quickly.

Your bank SDIRA account is not suitable for real estate though, you would need to transfer this account to a company specializing in SDIRAs.But first decide on your plan.