Ask upfront for a clear timeline and scope of work so you can plan accordingly.And if you’re planning to be on-site at all, I highly recommend investing in a high-quality respirator.

Cicero has some water issues so definitely get a sewer scope if you buy in that area if you decide to buy. 

Some investors thrive on that, but if you want to keep your stress lower and your focus on long-term stability, Buy & Hold might fit better at first.You have a good runway — two years is plenty of time to learn the ropes.

Politics aside — what’s done is done. But there’s some good news for investors buried in the recently passed federal bill (nicknamed the One Big Beautiful Bill) that could seriously benefit your investing strategy. Wh...

Biggest lessons: plan for delays, control scope creep, and get ahead of OZ compliance.

with a 300K budget, i think you are better off with at least 2-unit property.

I still have a W2 income.  I use it to help with down payments along with my rental income.  I want to scale up faster even into retirement if I can handle the risk, but also want to do it alone.  It has been a slow p...

Syndications under Reg D 506 B while allowing for 35 “sophisticated” investors, most prudent sponsors will define sophisticated as someone who is an attorney, accountant, or investment professional.  

All fixed fee with out of scope offerings as well.

High earners can reduce this gap through proactive, customized planning.Effective strategies include maximizing retirement contributions through defined benefit or solo 401(k) plans, leveraging cost segregation to accelerate real estate depreciation, and utilizing donor-advised funds for tax-efficient charitable giving.