In NH/NE, having a solid RE attorney who understands entity structuring and estate planning will be a huge asset — a lot of investors here recommend asking your CPA for referrals since they often work closely with attorneys.As for pivoting with purpose, many investors in your shoes start by clarifying whether they want to optimize for cash flow, appreciation, or lifestyle flexibility — that decision usually shapes whether they lean toward multifamily, short-term rentals, or commercial.

I’m Nina, a dispositions agent with Canvas Forum Real Estate Brokerage, based in the Nashville, TN area.I work primarily with investors to help identify, acquire, and optimize residential and multifamily properties using a strategic, data-driven approach.

The optimal amount can depend on factors such as the unit's age, systems, and forecasted repairs or upgrades.Additionally, some investors set aside an extra 10-20% of rent to cover maintenance, capital expenditures, and potential vacancies, in addition to their cash reserves.

In the meantime, I’ve heard some hosts are getting traction by leaning more on direct bookings, optimizing titles/descriptions with fresh keywords, and boosting visibility through social media.

Any management company can post basic info online, but you need one that knows how to optimize ads for maximum impact.

At the end of the day, your research might ultimately reveal that neither is an optimal solution and there is another scenario that is better for you. 

My family and I recently relocated to Worcester, MA, and we’re currently operating one of our residential properties as a short-term rental (STR).I’m seeking some guidance and insight regarding tax implications and optimization strategies for STRs.

From there I was able to get into my first SFR, which my wife told me that I could no longer house hack.Along the way I was able to save much more money, and purchase investment properties throughout San Diego, both on my own, and in partnerships/syndications.Without knowing anything about your situation, I would say that buying a condo/townhome to start is going to be the optimal choice for a few reason:1.) riding the equity wave up will help when you make the move to multifamily. 2.)

I’ve even seen investors go from getting a couple organic leads a month to double-digit leads just by locking in on this one phrase.Curious to hear from other wholesalers:Have you ever focused on SEO for one core keyword in your market?

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