For the first time ever, new-construction prices have fallen below existing homes.

Multifamily: Advantages, Tradeoffs, and How to Choose the Right Asset for Your StrategyOne of the most important decisions new and intermediate investors face is whether to focus on single-family homes (SFHs) or step into small multifamily investments—duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes.

Generally, the $250K capital gains exclusion can still apply to your original home as long as it remains your primary residence and you’ve lived there for at least two out of the last five years.

You are likely looking at a home in the 32254, 32208, 32206 or 32209 zip codes if you are talking about lower income homes. 

Per COVID was a good source for us in buying homes in Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. 

I'm getting ready to rent my single-family home and I need your local insight. 

My point is that the intent behind a question should be understood before assuming someone is inexperienced.I’ve managed my properties since 2009—mostly single-family homes and one triplex.

From a tax perspective, the IRS typically allows pre-rental work (like the hours you spent getting the property ready) to count toward material participation if it’s directly related to getting the property ready for rent.

I want to build a portfolio of multi-family homes to start.

@Duke Davis  The three low rates were:4.25% fixed for 10 years then variable for the back 20 years (twice id that deal this year)4.75% fixed for 30 yearsAll 3 deals were arranged through a new home builder.