I am using the tax information and I am using the calculators to look at potential investment properties.

Ask them:What credit score, debt-to-income, and reserves they like to see for house hacks or multi-family loans.What first-time buyer or local programs exist in your target area.How they treat projected rental income when calculating eligibility.That info gives you a clear goalpost — you’ll know exactly what to fix or build before next year.In the meantime, here is my advice and some actionable steps you can start on now:Pick a target market and study rents, prices, and zoning.

And thanks for the extra info on the wifi speed!

Holidays are coming up and they'll need extra help. 

It’s not a must-have for everyone, but it’s cheap extra protection.

Extra towels, sheets, pillows, trash bags, and soaps. 

Quote from @Saurabh Kukreja: Do you use any fancy tool that you plug in your numbers to calculate your net per year ?

A lot of new investors overlook the power of ARV when securing funding.Experienced flippers know — your After Repair Value can make or break your deal terms.How do you calculate or present your ARV when talking to lenders or partners?

And I had a fire last year and they paid out great including an extra 16k for lost rent.

Tourism is down and supply is sky-high, so I’d be extra cautious and strategic about buying a home for short-term rental near the theme parks right now.